Woods Runner
What metaphors are used in Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen?
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The woods are a metaphor for Samuel's spirit. Samuel is most at home in the woods, which are made up of enormous trees that form a thick canopy. The woods are inhabited by dangerous animals such as bears and panthers, and Samuel has a deep respect for the danger.