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Explain what you think the title, "The Third Bank of the River," symbolizes.
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The title "The Third Bank of the River" symbolizes a state of detachment and isolation. In the story, the main character's decision to build a canoe and live on the river represents his withdrawal from society and his family. By choosing to live on the "third bank," he separates himself from the stability and security of the land, embracing a life of solitude and uncertainty. This symbolizes the character's desire for freedom and his search for his own identity.
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