They sat on the edge of the tub and pulled their shoes on and them he handed the boy the pan and soap and he took the stove and the little bottle of gas and the pistol and wrapped in their blankets and they went back across the yard to the bunker.
It shows how little they have and how much they are grateful for, it seems like a strange reality for them to have the need of a pistol whilst bathing his son. The weariness of their behaviour seems like they sneak around as they live in constant fear. As they retreat back to a safe place it shows how much they appreciate it and how rare of an occurrence it is
Tolling in the silence the minutes of the earth.
Tolling in the silence the minutes of the earth.
Drags time, as if the entire world is silent, echoing the silence of mankind.
She was gone and the coldness of it was her final gift.
She was gone and the coldness of it was her final gift.
Her, his wife, killing herself is a great gift for them as it is one less person to protect and provide for in the wasting world surrounding them. She seemed to blame him for bringing the child into the world and with her not being with them is a way for him to let go of the guilt and blame.
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