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All That's Left in the World
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Chapters 1-10Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of child death, suicidal ideation, illness, and death.
Chapter 1 Summary: “Andrew”
Andrew has been alone for five months since his little sister died of a superflu that killed most of the world’s population. Yesterday, he stepped in a bear trap that someone set. Now, he uses a makeshift crutch to stumble through the woods. He hesitates when he comes across a cabin, wondering if anyone is alive inside.
Chapter 2 Summary: “Jamison”
Inside the cabin, Jamison, or Jamie, takes stock of his dwindling food supply. He is down to only a few cans of food. However, he has running water and electricity from when his mother lived with him. Now, he is alone.
Jamie hears footsteps shuffling in the driveway, then on the porch. He grabs a rifle and aims it at the door.
Chapter 3 Summary: “Andrew”
Andrew opens the cabin door and finds Jamie pointing his gun at him. He immediately raises his hands, drops his crutch, and insists he isn’t dangerous. Jamie ignores him, telling him to turn around and walk back outside.
Andrew argues briefly with Jamie, insisting that he can’t move without his crutch. When Jamie ignores him, Andrew sits on the ground. He realizes that he does not care if Jamie shoots him, as he is hungry, in pain, and has lost everyone in his life.
