Robert Neville tested his survival skills when he was the last normal human in existence. I Am Legend was written by Richard Matheson and tells the story of a man’s journey through a plague, with intent not to get infected. Robert faced many challenges everyday to repel the vampires, instead of getting exposed to them. He continuously kills everyone and disposes of their body to minimize their offenses towards him. Robert’s wife and children were lost to the disease. The vampires throw rocks and taunt Robert at night. Then Robert constantly kills the vampires he comes across. This is how he ensures his safety. He is trained to do so, because he fought a war in Panama previously. Robert studies the disease closely and experiments to find the specific effects it has on people. He …show more content…
The dog, along with Robert, is one of the few left on Earth that has yet to be infected. Robert offers him affection and love as they work together. Not too long after, the dog is taint with the bacteria and he eventually dies. Robert is once again alone, until the presence of Ruth arrives. Ruth and Robert have a confusing relationship with one another. They both lost their families to the disease and they become lovers. Robert does not yet trust Ruth as she had exclaimed the disease did not infect her. Robert needs proof, so he exposes her to garlic; she is repulsed by it but explains it’s solely from her being in shock. He doesn’t trust this story. She agrees to allow Robert to draw her blood, so he doesn’t figure out her secret. When he draws her blood but doesn’t obey her wishes, he proceeds to check for the bacteria. He finds the bacteria present in her system and Ruth then begins to pound his head with a mallet. Ruth knocks him unconscious and leaves a note confessing her true self. Robert killed her husband when he was infected and Ruth was sent as a spy because the vampires figured out how to survive with the