Many times in the book so far, the boy has wanted to help some person, or even animal, but his father has declined. In my opinion, the man made the right decision by declining. In the post apocalyptic world they’re living in, the only thing the father has to live for is his son. Without him, “surviving” is pointless. There doesn't seem to be any foreseeable future. It appears that they are only prolonging the inevitable, in case they eventually do find some sort of salvation, and I think the man knows that. His goal seems to be to spend as much time as he can with his son, and make sure that his son is safe. I don't think he plans on finding salvation. He has accepted that that the "civilized" world of before is gone for good.
I think you are correct on the man's intentions. I do not think that there will be a place more civilized, but there may be a place safer for the man and his son.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Nahel. The man doesn't want to take any chances that could end up hurting the boy. Someone he loves so much and is doing everything in his power to protect.
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