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Advice Column
Helpful Hints and Tips to keep you Alive in the
Apocalypse
Have you ever wondered how you
would fare if you were ever stuck in an apocalyptic wasteland of what you used
to call your planet? Well, today, I'm going to give you some advice that may
prove helpful if you ever find yourself in this situation. First, you need to
figure out what the problem is, whether it is the aftermath of natural
disasters, meteors/comets, or even a worldwide economic meltdown. No matter
what the cause is, the result will always be the same. The earth will be a
shell of its former self, with its inhabitants reduced to scavenging for scraps
in order to survive. Probably some the most important aspects of survival are
to obtain water, food, and find any means to protect yourself; weapons,
shelter, and even location. But even more important than these physical items
is love and companionship. If you're in this situation with a loved one, it is
very important to make sure that they don't see your weakness or fear, because
chances are that they are probably counting on you to lead the way. You have to
keep high morale so that the people dearest to you will still be willing to
trudge on, and find some sort of safe haven. Sometimes the most important
things in life aren't objects, but rather love, friendship, and perseverance.
In The Road, you see a lot of these components with me and my father. He always taught me to carry on, no matter how bad things got. He taught me the importance of perseverance and the importance of "carrying the fire". That's what I would recommend you doing when presented with this situation; find something to cling to that gives you hope. For me, that was finding the good guys, who also "carried the fire". Whether that be hanging on for a loved one, finding a safe haven, or even just wanting to stay alive, make that ideal be what you cling on to and give you the will to survive. As long as you still have hope, you stand a better chance at riding out the apocalypse than someone who doesn't have hope.
In The Road, you see a lot of these components with me and my father. He always taught me to carry on, no matter how bad things got. He taught me the importance of perseverance and the importance of "carrying the fire". That's what I would recommend you doing when presented with this situation; find something to cling to that gives you hope. For me, that was finding the good guys, who also "carried the fire". Whether that be hanging on for a loved one, finding a safe haven, or even just wanting to stay alive, make that ideal be what you cling on to and give you the will to survive. As long as you still have hope, you stand a better chance at riding out the apocalypse than someone who doesn't have hope.
Artist Statement
The Road is obviously not the
happiest, uplifting story in the world; in fact, it is actually quite
depressing and dreary. For this reason, I tried to make my blog reflect this
mood as accurately as possible. The background I have chosen is actually from
the movie itself, and it depicts the man and his boy walking down a deserted
street. Fires are raging, cars are overturned, and telephone poles stand at
awkward angles. All of these show how bad it is in the apocalypse. It shows
that there is literally no society left, and people are forced to fend for
themselves, and their loved ones, if they’re willing to do that. As for my
color choice, I chose a sickly yellow to show how that there is almost nothing
good left in this post apocalyptic world.
As for my thematic choices, most have to do with the physical journey, or some aspect of the boy's development. For example, I did my postcard based off of what the boy might send to his late father once he moved on in life with the new family he found at the end of the book. I also made a conversation between the boy and his father, which was what their final words to each other might've been. I made a timeline that showed all of the key events that happened, and when they happened. Most of these events were the major conflicts that they encountered, which helped to develop the boy. The next piece I made was a recipe, which was supposed to be a list of the major components that make up the boy. These included his qualities, emotions, physical appearance, and even a little bit of the events he experienced. And finally the advice column was in the perspective of the boy, and it was geared towards giving people helpful advice to how you should handle being in an apocalyptic world.
As for my thematic choices, most have to do with the physical journey, or some aspect of the boy's development. For example, I did my postcard based off of what the boy might send to his late father once he moved on in life with the new family he found at the end of the book. I also made a conversation between the boy and his father, which was what their final words to each other might've been. I made a timeline that showed all of the key events that happened, and when they happened. Most of these events were the major conflicts that they encountered, which helped to develop the boy. The next piece I made was a recipe, which was supposed to be a list of the major components that make up the boy. These included his qualities, emotions, physical appearance, and even a little bit of the events he experienced. And finally the advice column was in the perspective of the boy, and it was geared towards giving people helpful advice to how you should handle being in an apocalyptic world.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Conversation between the man and the boy
•Man: If I could be with you,
forever, I would, but my time has come.
•Boy: But you promised to not leave
me alone.
•Man: I know, but it’s time you grow
up.
•Boy: I don’t want to without you.
•Man: You don’t have a choice, and
you’re ready for this.
•Boy: Will I ever see you again?
•Man: In time, you will, but not for
a while.
•Boy: How long?
•Man: Eventually. What’s important
is that you’re still alive to carry the fire and keep on moving.
•Boy: I can’t.
•Man: Yes, you can. You and I both
know you can.
•Boy: Ok.
•Man: It’s time. I can’t go on any
longer.
•Boy: Please don’t leave me.
•Man: I’m sorry, but this is how it
has to be.
•Man: I’m so proud to be your
father, and I’ll always be watching over you, up there.
•Boy: Papa…
•Man: I love you. Stay strong, and
find the good guys.
•Boy: I love you too Papa. Goodbye…
Timeline
Meeting the Old Man: When the boy and man meet the old man, we see how innocent the boy is, and how he wants to help anyone that needs it, while the man is solely focused on survival. We see the differences between the two approaches.
Bad Guys: In this situation, the boy and his father have their first run-in with danger, and the boy is abducted by one of the thugs. The father is forced to shoot him, showing that he will do anything and kill anyone if it means protecting his son.
Remaining Strong: During this time, the boy tells his father that he wishes he were with his mother, or dead. The father snaps him out of it, and convinces him that he keep moving.
Almost Caught: The two of them come across a seemingly empty house where there are many supplies. The boy is very cautious throughout their whole stay, and with good reason. Some of the cannibals live there, and are keeping live human cattle in their basement. The man and his son are forced to flee.
The Bunker: This is their one huge break. The bunker they come across is loaded with food, water and other essential survival gear. They stay there for several nights and we see another aspect of the boy's purity when he feels bad about taking the food. He then thanks them and tells them that he wouldn't eat any if they were still alive.
The Thief: In this occurrence, they have already arrived at the beach, and went out to look for supplies. When they come back, they see that their stuff is gone, and the father forces the thief to give them everything that he possesses, even his clothes.
Father Dies: This is obviously when the father dies, from disease, and he is forced to leave his child all by himself. He reassures him that he will find the good guys, and continue to carry the fire from within.
Boy finds a new Home: The boy comes across another family, and they offer to take him in.
The Road Found Poem
The Road Found Poem
Brett Lange
Something woke him
Lay listening
Raised his head slowly
Pistol in his hand
Looked down at the boy
Looked back toward the road
First of them were already coming
He reached and shook the boy
They came through the ash
Hooded heads
Canister masks
One in a biohazard suit
Strained and filthy
Slouching along with clubs
Coughing
Behind them
Diesel truck
Frozen with fear
Its all right
We have to run
Dont look back.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Recipe for the Boy
These are all of the ingredients used to create the boy, all of his qualities, his personality, and his skillset. When making him, be sure to expose him to a post-apocalyptic world to ensure full development into a mature individual.
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