The father is strong because even though he does not have much and has been through a lot, he still continues on in his journey. He is a leader because he is making all the decisions on if him and the boy will survive. Even with all the problems he is dealing with, he stays positive. Lots of people if put in the situation he is in, would give up and just wait for the end. This is not on this mans' mind. He stays positive for the sake of his son.
Leader:" I have to watch you all the time, the boy said."(McCarthy 34)
~ Meaning the boy feels secure with the father and his decisions.
Synonyms: Boss or Commander
Antonyms: Follower (There really is only one antonym.)
Strong:"No sign of life." (McCarthy 10)
~ I find that if I witnessed no life I would start to panic. But he doesn't. He acts as though it does not phase him at all and stays secure.
Synonyms: Secure or Able
Antonyms: Feeble or Weak
Positive:"Are we going to die? Sometime. Not now." (McCarthy 10)
~This is assurance to the boy.
Synonyms: Absolute or Assured
Antonyms: Negative or Doubtful
McCarthy. Cormac.The Road.New York, 2006.Print.
