To know one’s self can signify great awareness, but to lose one’s sense of self can be detrimental for someone with even the most tenacious resolve. An identity crisis may arise unexpectedly or as a result of a significant revelation or impetus. This powerful uncertainty is a main thematic concern in literature shown through character struggles. Authors utilize this dichotomy to commentate on the question of identity; however, identity remains a tough reality that is not just subjective to literature, but also is prevalent in current media as well. Cormac McCarthy’s novel The Road grapples with the theme of finding and defining identity through the boy and the man’s journey of survival. The Road coupled alongside with articles published on
