The Road (Video)

If The Road were an attraction on TripAdvisor, it would get zero stars. The weather's a bummer, there's a pesky ash problem, and the bloodthirsty cannibals really put a damper on things.

We're firm believers in the buddy system for this road trip. With the guidance of our literature-loving experts, you'll watch a series of videos, refuel with some quizzes, and reach your destination safe and sound. Over ten lessons, you'll soak in all the important sights of Cormac McCarthy's killer, post-apocalyptic novel.

• You'll take a whirlwind tour of one of the most beautiful bummers in American Literature.
• You'll ID the post-apocalyptic setting and pin down the book's tone.
• You'll learn why Cormac McCarthy uses so many five-dollar words.
• You'll understand why the book isn't big on backstory or names.
• You'll figure out what's up with Ely, the only dude in the book who has an actual name.
• You'll analyze important scenes, like when the man and the boy find the bunker or encounter the thief.

Here's a sneak peek at a video from the course. BYOP (bring your own popcorn).

Unit Breakdown