A River Runs Through It

Throughout the noel, the motif of the river powerfully symbolizes human life. How does this motif account for Paul's death? What does it mean that he is a master fly fisherman? Explain his talents and problems in terms of the symbols fof fly fishing?

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This is only a short answer space but I think you might consider the motif of change. The river constantly moves and things constantly change. The river becomes a metaphor for beauty, for purity, and for the unforgiving beauty that life is. Paul personifies these traits.