The River
What metaphors are used in The River by Gary Paulsen?
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The raft itself becomes a metaphor for nature's service. Brian builds a raft out of poplar trees that some beavers have chopped down. Brian uses this raft to get Derek help after he falls into a coma following a lightning strike.