Z for Zachariah by Robert O’Brien is about the power of hope over darkness. After a post nuclear war, the main character, Ann Burden, was left stranded in the valley with David’s dog Faro, but no sign of her family or human life. Faro’s return creates confusion about whether there are any other survivors after the nuclear holocaust. As a flock of birds fly over the valley, Ann’s vison for hope rises dramatically. Ann’s symbolic dream pushes her to pursue her future career in education. With the arrival of Mr Loomis, we wonder whether hope will indeed win over darkness.
After the nuclear holocaust, Ann was left stranded in the valley with David’s dog Faro. She saw no sign of her family or human life, this left her anxious and confused. Having
