Characters
This is the main character who returns home.
Who is Helen.
Helen is doing this at the start of the story.
What is returning home?
This theme shows a parent trying to control a child.
What is control?
The river represents this idea.
What is danger or death?
This character tells Helen she isn't remembering anything.
Who is her father.
The father reacts this way when he learns about Helen’s plans.
What is becoming angry?
Helen struggles to gain this from her father.
What is independence?
The car symbolizes this kind of journey.
What is life or transition?
This is the man Helen plans to marry.
Who is the person she met at Paul's cousin's place?
The argument between Helen and her father happens here.
Where is in the car?
This theme is shown through the father’s violent actions.
What is violence?
The river also represents this emotional state.
What is uncertainty?
This character shows authority and anger toward Helen.
Who is her father.
This shocking event happens near the end of the story.
What is the father attacks/kills Helen?
The story shows the breakdown of this type of relationship.
What is family relationships?
Water often symbolizes this big life concept.
What is change?
This character struggles between independence and obedience.
Who is Helen?
The story ends with this tragic outcome.
What is Helen’s death?
This theme involves expectations placed on women.
What are gender roles?
The setting creates this type of mood.
What is suspense or tension?