Symbolism and Emotion in Nature

The transcript describes a journey of escape and self-discovery, where the narrator leaves behind their past and heads towards a river. The river symbolizes freedom and learning, and the narrator expresses a strong desire to bathe in it, finding reassurance and peace. Through belief, the narrator gains confidence and a sense of liberation, ultimately reaching a state of not worrying until they reach a metaphorical golden shore.

What does the narrator compare themselves to when expressing a desire to escape?

• A cloud

• A river

• A bird

• A fish

What does the narrator plan to do in the river to symbolize freedom?

• Sing a song

• Bathe

• Build a boat

• Catch fish

What emotion does the narrator no longer feel after finding solace in the river?

• Joy

• Fear

• Anger

• Sadness

What sound does the narrator associate with the river?

• Roaring

• Whispering

• Rushing

• Silence

What is the ultimate destination the narrator hopes to reach?

• A quiet meadow

• A deep forest

• A golden shore

• A mountain peak