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Essay / The Father and the Son An indissoluble bond - 1801
Humanity has always pondered the idea of ββits own disappearance in the near future and the multiple scenarios that describe the end of times. This obsession has led to a very popular conception today and can be seen in many forms of media and literature. The vision of a dark and tragic future has entered our minds, giving rise to many conceptions and imaginings of a seemingly apocalyptic scenario, which can be both fascinating and terrifying. The human mind is capable of conceiving several representations of the end. of the world, fueled by contemporary problems in our world, the evolution of technology, religion or other science fiction theories. Whether society ends due to alien invasions, asteroid impacts, zombie outbreaks, God's judgment, deadly viruses, or nuclear wars, humanity's strong attraction to these fictional illustrations and highly detailed stories of Armageddon will continue to surface and entertain us. , the post-apocalyptic genre mainly deals with the fall of human society, the decline of any moral code, principle or tradition, the destruction of the environment and the extermination of human life. Currently, the most popular theories regarding the annihilation of humanity are related to the themes of technophobia β the fear of advanced technologies β and nuclear war, mainly due to significant developments made by scientists recently. and military researchers. While these advancements have made our lives easier, they can also lead to more negative effects and less pleasant outcomes. The world that Cormac McCarthy spoke of is certainly the darkest and most decayed place a person can live in me for society, which has become addicted. technology. Mo...... middle of paper ...... put it in your mouth and point it upwards. Do it fast and hard. Do you understand? Stop crying. Do you understand?" (McCarthy, 2006: 58). As uncomfortable as it may seem, the Father's actions are justified by the love he has for his son. The two anonymous characters in the story prove that human dignity, decency and common sense can be more powerful than violence and the path of cowardice that leads to cannibalism. Their strong bond symbolizes the best characteristics and qualities that a human being can exhibit. The anonymous protagonists achieve. to survive against all the obstacles encountered by the environment and the dangers represented by cannibals, simply by making the right choices, by appealing to their morality and decency They demonstrate that humans can survive in a post-apocalyptic world. without resorting to horrible actions and a barbaric state of humanity..