Q. What is the theme of the poem River?
The main theme in this poem is man and life. The hidden meaning behind the word ‘river’ refers to man. Man can choose to lead a stable life or move around in search of his dreams and experiences. During his travels, man collects experiences and memories.
Q. What is the theme of the river?
Theme. The theme of this book is without a doubt survival. Throughout the entire story, Brian is struggling for his own life, and Derek’s.
Q. What are the various Indian rituals referred to in the poem obituary?
Indian rituals also find a considerate place in this poetry. In the poem ‘Obituary’ the ritual after cremation is presented. After the cremation, the ashes of the father are taken by the sons to: “Throw as the priest Said, facing east Where three rivers met Near the railway station.”
Q. Who are the main characters in the river?
The River Between Characters
- Waiyaki. The protagonist of the story, Waiyaki is a young Gikuyu man from Kameno.
- Nyambura. Nyambura is Joshua’s older daughter and Waiyaki’s love interest.
- Kabonyi. Kabonyi is an elder from Makuyu and Kamau’s father.
- Muthoni.
- Joshua.
- Chege.
- Kamau.
- Kinuthia.
Q. What is the setting of the river?
Timeline wise, the book is set a year after the previous book in the series. Brian spent 54 days surviving in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashed in book one. It’s the next year, and Brian is somewhere in the northern Canadian wilderness. Readers really have no idea where he is….
Q. Does Derek die in the river?
Despite rapids, the craft’s unwieldiness, exhaustion, and a lack of geographical knowledge, they finally reach the trading post and Derek survives.
Q. Who is the poet of the river?
Emerson
Q. Is the river like a child Why?
The River is the river like a child because there are lots of kids like water. The River by C.A. Bowles is entirely about the harsh and gentle facets of the river. This poem also describes regarding the functions, destructive power and features of the river. The poet also brings the river many human characteristics….
Q. What do the river and the sea remind the poet of?
Answer. Answer: the river and its journey reminds the growth and achievements of a man. The sea reminds the external life of man after his death….
Q. How is the river like a youthful person?
The river is compared to an impetuous youth because of its reckless and hasty movements over rocks and rose-banks. 4. Broad and deep, and still as time; The river is broad and deep….
Q. What is the meaning of swelling?
A swelling is a raised, curved shape on the surface of your body which appears as a result of an injury or an illness. His eye was partly closed, and there was a swelling over his lid. There is some swelling and he is being detained for observation. Synonyms: enlargement, lump, puffiness, bump More Synonyms of swelling.
Q. How do I reduce swelling?
You can make small changes to your everyday life to help reduce swelling:
- Take a short walk every hour.
- Drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily. Drinking less actually promotes swelling.
- Limit your salt and carbohydrate intake.
- Put phone books or bricks under the foot of your bed to elevate your legs and feet at night.
Q. What type of word is swelling?
adjective. enlarged by or as by swelling; puffed up; tumid. turgid or bombastic.
Q. How do I reduce swelling in my body?
Moving and using the muscles in the part of your body affected by edema, especially your legs, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart. Ask your doctor about exercises you can do that may reduce swelling. Elevation. Hold the swollen part of your body above the level of your heart several times a day….
