Literary Devices
Diction
The novel takes on a depressing tone that is reflected mostly through McCarthy's portrayal of the setting. Everything is seen as dying or starving of sustenance in the shadows of the grey world that surrounds the inhabitants. The darkness portrayed around them brings to life the world's loss of faith as the poison of the new world sinks in. In addition to this, the simple word choice reminds the reader that the story is focused on a man and his son. The constant reference, although a bit repetitive, reimburses the challenges they face in a way that is easy for the reader to acknowledge.
Syntax
The novel's loose sentence structure is most prevalent in the absence of any quotations, the simplistic dialogue and the lack of quotation contributing to the theme of an evolving society. It also shows the speakers and what are supposed to be clashing ideologies melting into each other as society's previously accepted realities fade into the back drop. The somber mood of the text lets the reader to get a clear view of the effects that the apocalypse has had on the world while the rudimentary wording allows the reader to take what they want from the story. As the order of the world declines into extinction, the need for structure in the writing fades as well. This can also be seen through the absence of a chapter set up. The continuous story line allows the reader to stay engaged as well as making it feel a bit closer to reality.
The novel takes on a depressing tone that is reflected mostly through McCarthy's portrayal of the setting. Everything is seen as dying or starving of sustenance in the shadows of the grey world that surrounds the inhabitants. The darkness portrayed around them brings to life the world's loss of faith as the poison of the new world sinks in. In addition to this, the simple word choice reminds the reader that the story is focused on a man and his son. The constant reference, although a bit repetitive, reimburses the challenges they face in a way that is easy for the reader to acknowledge.
Syntax
The novel's loose sentence structure is most prevalent in the absence of any quotations, the simplistic dialogue and the lack of quotation contributing to the theme of an evolving society. It also shows the speakers and what are supposed to be clashing ideologies melting into each other as society's previously accepted realities fade into the back drop. The somber mood of the text lets the reader to get a clear view of the effects that the apocalypse has had on the world while the rudimentary wording allows the reader to take what they want from the story. As the order of the world declines into extinction, the need for structure in the writing fades as well. This can also be seen through the absence of a chapter set up. The continuous story line allows the reader to stay engaged as well as making it feel a bit closer to reality.