Thunder Rolling In The Mountains

The river crossing which takes place in Chapter Five is an immense struggle for the Nemee-poo in general and on an individual level, too. Springtime's reluctance to cross the river echoes the wider sentiments of fear of the unknown and homesickness embodied by many of the Ne-mee-poo. The crossing itself is both physical and emotional, involving the physical transgression of boundaries and emotional severance with one's homeland, therefore it is no wonder that the event is seen as deeply traumatic and difficult to endure.