Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in They Both Die at the End, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Mortality, Life, and Meaning
Human Connection and Social Media
Choices and Consequences
Friendship and Chosen Family
Business, Ethics, and Dehumanization
Summary
Analysis
Mateo tells the reader that 12 hours ago, he received the call saying he’s going to die. He’s said lots of goodbyes since then, none more important than the one he said to Past Mateo. Past Mateo stayed home when Rufus took the current Mateo out into the world. The boys are here together, and Mateo wants to help Rufus in any way he can. Mateo feels more alive than ever.
