Questions
FOR DISCUSSION of The River Why
1) What is Nijinsky, and why is it such an important symbol for the Orviston family?
2) Why is “dreefree” significant to Bill Bob? What significance does it later hold for Gus?
3) What role does Titus and his dog Descartes play in Gus's life?
4) Why does Gus travel to the source of the Tamanawis River, and do you feel he finds what he is looking for when he reaches the spot?
5) What significance does the book The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton play in Gus's life?
2) Why is “dreefree” significant to Bill Bob? What significance does it later hold for Gus?
3) What role does Titus and his dog Descartes play in Gus's life?
4) Why does Gus travel to the source of the Tamanawis River, and do you feel he finds what he is looking for when he reaches the spot?
5) What significance does the book The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton play in Gus's life?
