Christ is implemented in myriad texts as the source of light in a fallen world and to justify the plot that good will ultimately triumph over evil. The authors create a parallel between the character and Christ in hopes of deepening the sacrifices by emulating the actions and wisdom of Christ. The man represents Christ in many ways, such as being in continuous agony. He's still coughing his lungs out and taking care of the boy himself. The man is wise and utters many wise aphorisms such as “You forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget (McCarthy 12). " McCarthy's world is a disgusting dump with burned corpses and it's hard to forget what you saw there. The man and boy use a modest means of transportation to the coast. Their mode of travel was on foot with a cart which resembles Christ traveling on foot with a pack donkey. Jesus Christ also calls himself the good shepherd, and his disciples are his sheep. He does not lead his followers but directs them. The sheep depend on their shepherd to guide them, just as the boy depends on his father for his survival. The boy will always follow the man when he says, “I believe you.” I still believe you. I have to do it (McCarthy 185). The boy trusts that man will guide him and not abandon him, just as sheep trust their shepherd. The most