This is shown when Papa says “You tried to kill us”, “You took everything” , and “I’m going to leave you the way you left us” (McCarthy 257). Papa’s morals have been skewed by his determination to survive and that you can’t get attached to other people. The Boy however still has a sense of morality given the fact he wants to share and give food to everyone he feel is in danger on the road. This is shown when the boy says “Papa please don’t kill the man” (McCarthy 256) This constant juxtaposition that is displayed in this quote is present throughout to whole novel, constantly emphasizing the theme of morality in life or death
This is shown when Papa says “You tried to kill us”, “You took everything” , and “I’m going to leave you the way you left us” (McCarthy 257). Papa’s morals have been skewed by his determination to survive and that you can’t get attached to other people. The Boy however still has a sense of morality given the fact he wants to share and give food to everyone he feel is in danger on the road. This is shown when the boy says “Papa please don’t kill the man” (McCarthy 256) This constant juxtaposition that is displayed in this quote is present throughout to whole novel, constantly emphasizing the theme of morality in life or death