1. What do you think is the purpose behind the sentence structure and unique grammar used by the author in this novel? How does this contribute to the mood of the story?
2. "Lifeless", "barren" and "isolated" descriptions are used throughout the entire novel until the very last paragraph. Why do you believe the author incorporates this last paragraph and what is its significance?
3. McCarthy incorporates various symbols throughout the text to provide a deeper meaning of the novel to the audience. Which symbol do you believe had the greatest importance to the characters? Why?
4. The author does not reveal the names of the father and child in this novel. Why do you think the author does this? What kind of effect does it have on the reader?
5. From looking the many hardships and obstacles the father and child experience, what do you believe is the intended theme of the novel? Why?
2. "Lifeless", "barren" and "isolated" descriptions are used throughout the entire novel until the very last paragraph. Why do you believe the author incorporates this last paragraph and what is its significance?
3. McCarthy incorporates various symbols throughout the text to provide a deeper meaning of the novel to the audience. Which symbol do you believe had the greatest importance to the characters? Why?
4. The author does not reveal the names of the father and child in this novel. Why do you think the author does this? What kind of effect does it have on the reader?
5. From looking the many hardships and obstacles the father and child experience, what do you believe is the intended theme of the novel? Why?