In my opinion the ending is from page 299, line 11.
This is because it is when the boy starts to give up, and has to accept that their journey is over. Therefore ending the journey.
'In that cold corridor they had reached the point of no return which was measured from the first solely by the light they carred with them' This is basically saying that their journey was pointless, as wherever they went, it would be painful and full of stuf that before the apocalypse they did not wish to imagine.
Other peoples opinions..
The Beach
The whole journey is supposedly to the south, where they are expecting a new equilibrium, however they do not get it when they arrive at the south. 'I'm sorry its not blue' this is an apology from the father because they were looking forward to seeing colour because everything is grey, and now their hopes have been smashed therefore it is the end. 'Do you think that there is any ships out there. I dont think so' this shows the isolation, and what will always be isolation. Therefore meaning the end of the road.
More good work Kelly. I like your interpretation that they were doomed from the start.
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