Why does Ann offer to play the piano? She thinks he was bored,and wanted to do something for him. Mr John Loomis He is the creator of the radiation-proof suit, and he is obsessively attached to his creation. In the end of the novel he has a very cruel personality, and he murdered the man he got trapped with after the nuclear war, because the other man Edward wanted to use the suit to reach his family, while Mr.
But in the book, Ann is nearly forced to kill Faro in order to prevent a now-obsessed John from tracking them. Conceptualizing space is incredibly important for the reader in order to understand how the plot plays out, how the protagonist-antagonist relationship plays out, how Faro as a dog is at once a friend to Ann but also the greatest threat to her safety because he can track her location to the cave , how running out to the barn even for a few minutes worries Ann when Mr.
Loomis is sick, and why evasion from Mr. Loomis for Ann has only been possible because of her knowledge of the landscape. The restriction of movements, emotions, actions, and possibilities impressed upon on Ann in particular are a result largely of Mr. Loomis's bad health for the first part of the book. After he regains some strength, Mr. Loomis attempts to impose his rule and eventually himself on Ann.
But even after Ann leaves, his health is a point of vulnerability not as much for him as it is for Ann, whose compassion and good character invites doubt in her mind about the possibility of removing Mr. Loomis from the picture and restoring her pre-Loomis life. Health in this case acts as a motivator and a source of hope for Ann as she happily tends to Mr.
Loomis as well as a point of emotional exposure and fragility. The Question and Answer section for Z For Zachariah is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Why did loomis hold anns hang and pull her off balance. Why did loomis grab anns hand and pull her off balance.
What chapter are you referring to? At one point I recall that Ann tries to flee, and Loomis grabs her and pulls her back, tearing her shirt, and she has to strike backwards with her elbow to get away. Why did Ann think Mr.
Loomis had died? Z For Zachariah study guide contains a biography of Robert C. Remember me. Forgot your password? The book is written as though it is Ann's journal which she has kept since the disappearance of her family. Entries include information about Ann's daily life and experiences, including her first spotting of Mr. Her loneliness makes her particularly vulnerable to the adversity that Mr. Loomis shows towards her.
She makes attempts at reconciliation, but ultimately fails because of Mr. Loomis' uncompromising and possessive character. In general, she is compassionate, adept, and resourceful. She eventually leaves the valley in search of other people and to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. The primary antagonist of the story, John Loomis is a Cornell-trained scientist who helped create the "safe suit," the radiation-proof suit that he wore in order to get to Burden Valley, and the same suit that cost his associate Edward his life.
Upon reaching the valley, Mr. Loomis bathes in a radioactive stream and comes down with intense radiation sickness, which Ann helps him through as best as she can. Another slow-paced post-apocalyptic movie, with an interesting premise memory loss, yay! Because she wanted to have sex with Caleb. This is HER farm for goodness sakes. I saw Mr. Lomis as a protector of both his new found life and of Ann.
The arrival of Kaleb was immediately greeted with suspension by Mr. The gears were working to get Kaleb the hell out of there; this younger, muscular guy that just so happens to be white! I enjoyed the movie aND after allowing it to absorb, the open ending is fitting.
Yes, she cared for him, but I think in that moment when she was lying next to him as he slept, she wanted to hurt him just a little bit, and best way to do that was to go and sleep with Caleb. Why else would she pull that move right after Loomis told her that he loved her? Or maybe she just wanted someone who would actually take her up on her offer.
Who knows, humans are complex beings. Not the way Caleb was anyway. It seemed to me that he saw religion was important to Ann, and tried to shape his image into a type of guy that was suited to Ann… demonstrate a way in which he was better for her than Loomis was.
Ann and Zachariah are Adam and Eve. Caleb is the apple. But its an interesting modern and nuanced take on the story. The movie and the book are not the same. The movie makes its own story inspired by the book. Loomis did not kill Caleb. Caleb helps move the organ and leaves. Loomis could not have done this on his own. Ann find his body, and is heart broken by what she has found as demonstrated in the scene when she pushes the glass off the table.
Excellent observation and theories about this movie. I just came across this move this week as was totally shocked that I had heard nothing about its release. I read the book over 30 years ago as a teen and I was awestruck by it! The references to the Bible and so much more, I never would have guessed a movie could be made from it. Reading the book first, Loomis is capable of killing Caleb. And he look that passed between them explained it all. This is certainly a precursor to the book! One of my favorite books and now favorite movies.
Loomis is nerdy guy, easily buzzed, not a drinker and sexually inhibited and never been with a white girl. Caleb definitely read came on just as loomis was getting around to understanding his feelings for her at which time Caleb was lusting for her.
Jealousy is complicated. I think loomis and ann would have been a perfect couple had caleb not appeared…i believe loomis when he said to take it slow. Caleb in my view was just a guy passing by, found a job as a handyman and a fling that threw the wrench in slow but surely maturing relationship. I think caleb fell to his death, but loomis lied because ann would never have believed him after confessing to the killing and the jealousy of caleb. I think part of the symbolism was missed. Before Ann pushes the bible, a pencil rolls towards it from behind.
Does this symbolise a failed attempt to rewrite the Bible? Is this a parallel to the screenwriter rewriting the original book for the movie? Does it relate to the story somehow? I think Caleb represented forbidden fruit. The music at the end is so sad. After the glass falls, on the way to the kitchen, Ann is carrying an empty glass jar with no shell. The light in the fridge represents hope, that it will be full again, like there will be resources to feed a child.
The lights around the fridge are the symbolic spreading of light, like repopulation of the Earth, as the house is repopulated by light. From a survival point of view, if they were the last 3 humans on Earth, it made sense that if they wanted to repopulate with the longest line of healthy decendants, Ann would have children with both Loomis and Caleb.
I think he wanted to die, but he, like Ann had a burden to survive. But I think I can see AC and a reflected version of the cross of confusion.
Someone else can probably decipher that. The name Loomis is also curious because it sounds like Lumi — light. Like the Light Bringer, aka Lucifer before he became Satan. He brought light literally into the house with electricity.
So who was the evil one, or were they all evil? The bible was also placed face-down on the table. I think this would fit with the idea that the movie is a prequel to the novel.
The technical part of the generator was also weird. Certainly to run a fridge and two lamps some distance away. We can see how fast the belt to the generator turns by the water wheel. If she was there, she could have prevented Caleb leaving or being murdered. Did she want the men to fight to the death? That way she hates whoever comes back, and he has to live with the guilt.
If she chose one, then maybe neither of them had to die and it could have been an amicable parting of ways. There was a third version by the BBC years ago that had another spin, using two families, initially. The acting was phenomenal, and I realize not everyone is game for a character versus action piece, but for those of us who are, a better example would be hard to find.
Loved the innuendo, and the fact that the movie audience was allowed to interpret the story as they saw fit. I thought of it as a modern, yet abstract, take on Adam and Eve in the garden, with Caleb representing the serpentlike figure. Honestly, I think it was left ambiguous on purpose just to get people wondering and talking. There is no right answer. Observations: when Loomis released Caleb, I assume Caleb died from the fall. But he must have fallen onto the wooden sluice.
But then, he would have had to put on the suit, right? But the suit probably was damaged and in the water. Or at least, in order to retrieve and wear the suit, Loomis most likely would have had to enter the water, and expose himself to the radioactivity.
I prefer this take on the film. Ann knew Loomis loved her and she loved him. Caleb was her temptation, and Caleb took the eggs too! Great film X. Great movie. The man shot her bother, killed her lover and still gets to keep her at the end.
Really good movie I joke. I was entertained the whole way through. Great actors. It does seem heavy but he could have used a trolley or something, the guy seems smart. I guess Mr. Loomis does kill Caleb to protect Ann and is tormented by this act. What makes things worse is Ann not accepting him or returning his love which is evident in the last scene. The scene where she pushes the glass off the table reveals that Caleb was indeed pushed off the cliff.
My own opinions aside, I just want to throw a wrench in the works as far a Calebe dying after second slip. So; after all his hard work, he chances possibly having it destroyed by a falling body. Power came right on. So nothing broke or damaged, ok extreamly lucky. But then he had time to hide, sink body, move pews and organ and be back at house in time to tell her Calebe left? Also Calebe was a hustler, stole eggs for food watched and learned, listened to her on the organ and who knows what else or for how long?
After their encounter, the next morning, he is showing lack of better word ownership, by stroking her hair, and offering to be put to work. So either Calebe was a dumb clueless hick, or his time, watching them b4 joining thier group or after being with them he deemed it as a non issue.
Sorry Grammer, wrote in a rush on a phone, sorry about length also. To much thought energy went into that wheel, they had to take materials disassembling a church she loved.
Caleb tested Loomis twice with that slip. Wheter Loomis is a killer depends on why he tells Ann he killed her brother. What I see here is acceptance. She knows Loomis killed Caleb but accepts it because he is providing comforts.
This is also the only sense I can make of her playing the organ while Loomis listens. It felt like absolution to me…having their own little service for sinners. Loomis alluded to the possibility of them having children but she seemed to naive to pick up on it. This also makes her choosing Caleb doubly painful. You know right from the start that this threesome simply cannot work.
Loved this movie!!!!! But he had no idea how to break it to Ann, without, her second guessing him for the rest of their lives together. Especially with the fact he was able to shoot her brother. Or better yet, Caleb, realized he should leave, after Loomis pulled him to safety.
He realizes Loomis really loves Ann and is the better man for her. Plus Loomis just saved his life. Also That he would always be the 3rd wheel. It would be interesting to have a sequel. Where they have children, have to prepare the future for their children. Then one day Caleb comes back with his own woman he has meet roaming about. She has been living in a series of caves, deep ungrounded. They all live together in the house and raise their many children to repopulate the earth. As time goes they are able to fix the radio and find out their are pockets of people all over the world who have survived.
By shortwave radio Loomis is able to tell people near the place where he made his original suit, how to construct more. They make quite a few, and start traveling and exchanging them for extra food, guns, moonshine etc.. A new society emerges. I do totally agree. This movie is a waste of time. Obviously I am very late to this party but I just saw the movie and loved it.
And like many of you, I Googled to find out whether John killed Caleb or not, and stumbled upon this site. Love all the alternate theories and explanations. I still think John let Caleb die, but it would be a miracle of sorts that he falls without damaging any of the water wheel.
So that gives me pause, maybe Caleb did, in fact, leave? But I think the vague ending is perfect, it suits the film. Clearly not for everyone. I really really enjoyed this film. I havent read the book so I cannot compare, but my interpretation was that Ann was Eve, John was Adam and Caleb was the devil.
He tempted Ann, pretending to be Christian to get on her side and persuade her to allow them to tear down the church.
I thought the building of the waterwheel was representative of knowledge. John killed Caleb whose predatory glances and smiles made me think really was the devil just disguised as a man and then turned to faith to give him comfort.
I know not everything adds up, but this makes the most sense to me. Katie A very interesting take! But it does make me more eager to see the film again. I think John is responding understandably to the drive to procreate which is hardwired into us.
Caleb was not a manipulator. Looks was never a good guy. His proclamation of love for Ann came only after he saw Ann and Caleb in the water after seeing them dance … which I believe was his was of controlling and confusing Ann. He was a lonely man that let the ramifications of the end of the world make him controlling and selfish.
I found his character deplorable by the end of the film. Loomis may have been a broken man, but he was not a good man. I believe John did kill Caleb. The wry look Caleb gives him from inside the safe suit as John disconnects the rope and is the only thing keeping Caleb from falling.
John finally has the upper hand. Caleb out maneuvered John at every turn with Ann. Also telling is that a few scenes later we see John again at the waterfall and he moves so that half of his feet are dangling over the precipice; as if he is waging war with his guilt over what he did to keep his version of paradise alive.
Ann knows John killed Caleb. We see her at the end resigned to the two person dynamic left to her as she cannot stand the thought of living alone again. I feel sorry for Ann who has her choice taken away from her and must make the best of the situation she is given. At least as she plays the organ at the end she still has her faith to comfort her.
I think when Loomis said he killed the brother, he meant that he let the boy die. After all, he put the boy on the side of the road where he knew the boy would die. Perhaps he FELT guilty over it.
I never read the book, but there are three people in this movie. I thought Caleb was sowing strife with his comments about the church at the dinner table — and Loomis said he did NOT say that.
It is very possible that Caleb just left. Loomis would have had to be wearing a suit to go get Caleb if he let him fall into that water. Long ago, very long ago, I saw a movie very much like this — so much so that I thought this was a remake. That older movie had a white guy and black guy and a white girl in it too.
You believe that there is one God. Even the demons believe that—and shudder. Even loomis himself hesitated and postponed as they are still lowkey waiting for a sign for the right thing to do as ann said what if they found more survivors , the church would be more useful for the people than electricity — while they were at the table..
A-for adam.. Matthew — The moral of the story is let us be vigilant and test those who claims to know jesus not just by their words… but the decisions they make.. Can such faith save them? I loved all the comments and different opinions. He tried too hard to save him at the waterfall as others have mentioned. He realized that when she showed him the picture. When Caleb arrived on the scene, Loomis was obviously jealous. But he needed Ann to make a choice. It seems that he was pushing her to Caleb.
First of all when the first two characters were introduced they had protective gear on because they were comming from a contaminated environment. When Caleb arrived on the scene, he just appeared.
He was safe in a mine, true. But how did he get to the valley. He caused Loomis to open up to Ann first by telling her about her brother, then by professing his love to her.
In the end Both Ann and Loomis had guilt so they could move on. I think the final scene was one of resignation for both of them. I think Caleb actually its alive, When ann opens the fridge door realize there are no eggs again just like when they havent met yet, her face change, she is serene again and run to the church to play the piano again —.
I read some opinions. And all get to the relationship of 3 persons…. What I saw was a girl that has to. I do agree that the Caleb character was let fall to his death, as Ann climbed up the mountain to look for him. By her expression he was presumably not on the road. I think her angst later in the movie, was due to knowing that the man she cared for and admired John , had killed. It was simple, though it took some reflection to figure it out.
All three are good genuine, caring people. She got horny when she drank. She reached out to John first. He was out. She was ready, and found Caleb physically attractive. She was already commented to John and Caleb knew this the whole time. That was why she recoiled the next morning when Caleb tried to demonstrate emotional ownership. She tried to reconcile with John. Caleb picked up on that, felt and understood the conflict and decided to move on rather than engage in open conflict and hurt people he cared for.
End of story though maybe not because Caleb may be forced to come back to survive. I just saw this movie Nov 27, for the first time on Dish. The ending is ambiguous.
Loomis let Caleb go intentionally. Loomis saved Caleb and Caleb recognized that Loomis was the better man, and Caleb left on his own volition. Mine first. Watched it again.
His first, natural reaction was to save Caleb, which he did. Given a second chance, he paused right in the middle of pulling Caleb up. Ann went to Caleb. After having sex with Ann, there was no reason for him to leave and Loomis knew he was now definitely and permanently a third wheel.
He let that rope go. First time writing so bear with me. Z for Zachariah is the last man on earth. Loomis is a scientist and realizes he cannot procreate, possibly due to radiation. He recognizes Caleb and Ann can rejuvenate civilization and considers aiding the process. He has become disenchanted with the concept of mankind. He is torn between the potential of starting over or just ending it. Caleb killed to survive in the mine and represents the evil in humanity.
Loomis recognizes the restart of humanity will be with a killer. He decides to end humanity by letting Caleb fall. I loved this movie and the opportunity to consider all of the possibilities based on the information provided. It is fun to be mentally stimulated.
I was almost immediately enthralled with what was going on as I missed the very top of the film I saw from where she sees him screaming from the cliff after stripping the suit and they first meet.
The acting by all three was nuanced with such subtle yet powerful acting and I thought it was incredible. When they lock eyes at the top of the waterfall after his second slip I knew he was going to let him drop. There is very little question in my mind he was intentionally dropped to his death and buried somewhere out there and that it was al about to go up in flames…but enough doubt to find myself here.
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