"A River Runs Through It"

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This paper analyzes the bond between two brothers and a father in the early 1900s as described in the book novel "A River Runs Through It" by Norman McLean. It also examines the underlying religious ideas that are obvious in the way the narrator refers to the Christ's disciples as fishermen, the way the boys' father seeks answers for Paula's untimely death in his sermon, and finally, in the way Norman McLean as an old man listens for the voices in the water.

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"When the narrator refers to Christ's disciples it is a reference to the bond between Reverend McLean and his two sons. The sons, Paul and Norman are Reverend McLean's disciples. Just like in the Bible the disciples of Reverend McLean have their flaws too. In the Bible Judas betrays Christ while in the movie Paul lives recklessly and does not think about his consequences before he acts. Paul in a sense betrays his father's teachings by taking part in acts that are not approved by the Bible. Norman comes back from college to visit his family after completing his education and applying for a job in Chicago as a teacher. Norman comes to realize that Paul is in a great deal of trouble and will not take help from Norman. "

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