Papa
Boy
Cormac McCarthy
The Plot/ Book
100

who plays this character in our skits?

Katherine!

100

who plays this character in our skits?

Kaine!

100

What is one of the types of novels (genres) that McCarthy is known for?

Southern Gothic, Post-apocalyptic- or Western

100

The two main characters reminiscence of this person. 

Mama

200

The father carries what around him at all times and gives to the boys in emergencies?

A gun

200

How old is the boy?

About 6 or 7 years old.
200

Where did he live?

Tennessee 

200

The two come across this in the house in the field.

People

300

Papa thinks that good dreams are a symbol of...

Death

300

what is one trait about the boy?

he is very caring

300

What inspired him to write the book?

His trip to El Paso, Texas with his son in 2003.

300

What is the theme?

Hope, love, and survival in a post apocalyptic world.

400

Where is Papa trying to take the boy?

The southern coast/ the ocean.

400

The boy has these almost every night.

Bad dreams / nightmares. 

400

What is one trait of McCarthy's writing style?

Minimalist, poetic, or unconventional.

400

What are two factors that Papa and Boy face on their journey?

The cold, cannibalism, lack of food/ hunger, lack of clothing and shoes, or rough terrain.

500

What is Papas biggest belief?

They are the "good guys" and those who eat other humans are the "bad people." 

500

When was the boy born? (rough time stamp not a date)

shortly after the start of the apocalyptic event

500

What do most of McCarthy's books reflect?

His life in Tennessee. 

500

Name two items the characters have to their advantage

A cart, map, pistol, gas, lamp, or tarp