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March 16, 2006
The River
O'Connor, ''The River'' -- Jerz: American Lit II (EL 267)
"... I wont go back to the apartment then, I'll go under the river."
This statement shows Bevel/Harry's dislike for the apartment and being with his parents. The words of the preacher hold more appeal to him than his home and parents. By this statement alone it is noticeable that Harrys parents and homelife is less than perfect. Especially when Harry is so young (4 or 5). When a child is so young it is often hard for them to except anything bad about their parents and here Harry would rather go to the "Kingdom of Christ" with some strangers than be at the apartment with his parents.
Posted by KayleeNorth at March 16, 2006 12:34 AM