The Martian Theme

The Martian, a novel written by Andy Weir reveals themes that are experienced by Mark Watney on Mars. There are different themes expressed throughout his journey. The theme develops from the start when all of his crew members got back successfully except him. He then travels across Mars in order to gain communication with Earth. The themes that are revolved around man vs nature are reflected not only in Mars but Earth as well to ensure Watney gets back safe. We are introduced to the theme between Watney and Mars at the start of the book when he realised he is left behind on Mars. His first person narrative diary entry shows that, “Everyone thinks I’m dead.” and “I had no way to talk to Hermes.” We come to realise that all of Watney’s crew members have left and he is all alone without anyone accompanying him throughout the journey. He feels isolated as he has no way of talking to anyone regardless of on Mars or Earth. Weir wanted to explore the possibilities of sending human to Mars.showing what would happen to a person physically and mentally as well. Weir cleverly shows isolation through the vacant emptiness in his circle of socialisation,stripping him away the privilege to interact. The theme develops later on when he tries to
Weir states that humanity is also expressed even though the distance between them is beyond imaginable. Weir diligently shows man’s humanity through the continuous help of millions of people to save just one of them to help him go through the toughest of