1. The Road by Cormac McCarthy - Surviving Humanity
... trying to relay to his readers about the quality of being humane and the kindness and benevolence that human beings acquire? This novel tells a story about survival, and the constant fight between staying alive and maintaining a certain morality of a "good guy"." In the novel, the father tells his son that it is their job to "carry the fire"." The "fire" that the father passes on to his son to ... you could say that no matter what time period, past present or future, the essence of humanity has yet to change. In a way, this statement is correct. "Carrying the fire" should be a series of...
- Word Count: 617
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School