5+5=1

1. The novel is post-modern as it is set in a modern time in the future but it happens after an apocalypse
2. The novel comes under the 'journey' genre as it features characters taking a journey along a road
3. It doesn't feature punctuation to give it a cold tone because it does not express emotion
4. Mc Carthy was inspired to write The  Road after taking a trip to the desert with his son and it reminded him of an apocalyptic landscape. He was also influenced by conversations with his brother as to what they would do in an apocalpse
5. The coldness of the novel illustrates the grim reality of fighting for survival

1. modern
2. journey
3. cold
4. inspired
5. survival


1. apocalypse!