A River Runs Through It

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The river symbolized Paul’s sanctuary and paradise. ` One might also conclude that the river symbolizes an entirely separate world that is peacefully contained within our horrible world as we know it. The fish symbolize the citizens of the secluded world as they gracefully go about their lives independently without quarrel...
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This parallels the idea of Paul splitting off from his father and Norman to fish alone. It is stated, in the film, that the fishermen needed to “read the river and the fish.” This quote is a metaphor of several concepts. In order for fly fishermen like Paul, Norman and their father to have the most success, they must become one with the river and the fish...
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