The River Between
Describe symbolism in The River Between by Ngugi wa Thiong'o
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In Chapter Five, Waiyaki's reaction to his "second birth" is a sign that he realizes this is far more than a symbolic ritual of his aging. His second birth is a step away from his childhood, and a step toward the inescapable path toward adulthood.
The River Between