Study Guide

The River

Peter Heller
Guide cover image

45 pages • 1 hour read

Peter Heller

The River

Peter Heller
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Essay Topics

1.

Evaluate the symbolic effect of fog in the narrative.

2.

How do Jack’s flashbacks to his mother’s death help explain his behavior in the novel?

3.

Considering how Jack perceives the Texans at the beginning of the novel, what statement does the narrative make about first impressions? Can they be trusted, even in the kind of circumstances the novel describes? Why or why not?

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text

Unlock all 45 pages of this Study Guide

Get in-depth, chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis from our literary experts.

  • Grasp challenging concepts with clear, comprehensive explanations
  • Revisit key plot points and ideas without rereading the book
  • Share impressive insights in classes and book clubs
Unlock Full Study Guide