Ambiguous ending, leaving hope up to interpretation from "summary" of The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The father and the boy reach the coast. They have traveled through a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, facing danger and despair at every turn. As they reach the ocean, they find a boat washed ashore. The boy is excited, seeing it as a sign of hope. The father, however, is wary. They have no way of knowing if the boat is safe to use, or if there are any other people around. The father and the boy spend the night on the beach, contemplating their next move. The boy is filled with a sense of wonder at the vastness of the ocean. He asks his father if there could be other good people out there. The father can only offer his son reassurance, but even he is unsure of what the future holds. As morning comes, the father decides to leave the safety of the beach and continue their journey. The boy is hesitant, wanting to stay and explore the boat further. The father insists, knowing that they...
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