The Big Two-Hearted River

Love the description of the land, the result of a forest first and his hike. Clearly the physical task represents an escape from personal crisis. But a crisis of what? It’s not a crisis of fishing.

What’s the point of telling the story of Hopkins?

What are the two hearts of the river?

There must be some Biblical reference in this story. Right?

Some of the literary criticism I’ve read about this story indicate that it is about war, life and redemption. I just don’t see it. It’s just about Nick fishing and seeking escape from something that is not explained. It can be an escape from anything.