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"Don't feel sorry; said the man, thinking no doubt his farm and his childhood; 'nowadays fathers cant pass on anything to the  next generation'".

"The alder stayed motionless in y hands and the water refused to sing"

"A man can get along without writing and arithmetic, but he can never get along without water."

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Alder branch: Symbolizes the knowledge passed on by her father. When the branch no longer works for her, it symbolizes that the knowledge is gone, along with her father.

Water: The washing away of the tradition

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Father: informal teacher
Mother: Not relevant but "properly" educated
Daughter: Independent, adventurous, unappreciative of tradition. Takes teachings for granted.

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Very literal meaning, heritage is lost with time. Symbolically, water represents cleansing. Her traditions and her past are being washed away.

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Due to modern society, heritage and tradition are often forgotten