Question

how far is the river shot notes?
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Answer 1

In How Far Is the River by Ruskin Bond we have the theme of determination, aspirations, struggle, drive, freedom, independence and doubt. Taken from his Collected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by a young unnamed boy and after reading the story the reader realises that Bond may be exploring the theme of determination. The young boy never gives up on his goal of reaching the river. Though he tires and struggles on his journey he remains determined to reach the river. It is as though his goal is all that he is focused on. Nothing else matters. This may be important as it suggests that the young boy has drive along with determination. He does not give up when the young girl tells him that the river is twenty miles away. He remains as he always does throughout the story focused on his destination. Which may be the point that Ruskin is attempting to make. He may be suggesting of highlighting to the reader that should a person have a goal in life. They too can achieve it no matter how much of a struggle it may feel at times. Anything is possible. As can be seen from the young boy when he walks from his home to the river in his bare feet.

Answer 2

Answer:

what prevented the boy from seeing the river ?