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If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
To gain an understanding of the underlying themes of The Road and how these fit into the tradition of apocalyptic fiction.
To trace the development of the lead characters and examine the morality of their decisions.
To understand how the author's unique literary style shapes the text.
To analyze the symbols and motifs integral to The Road.
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The Question and Answer section for The Road is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
I do not see why not. We really do not know when and how far they drove. The truck may not have been damaged and they could have had reserve fuel.
This section provides another example of foreshadowing. As the man explains to his son that the once-grand house is located on what was once a plantation, he doesn't yet know that there are people locked up in the basement of that very same...
The section on page 131 regarding memory is important because it depicts the way memory can be a source of both pain and hope. For the man, this is especially true, as he remembers that his wife chose to take her own life, rather than accompany...
