“The steam traffic on the Thames was far below its present extent” (413). Dickens references the river Thames quite frequently. The river Thames is not one of the largest rivers in the world, but is definitely one of the most historic. It has provided so much for England--from transportation and trade between cities to supplying the early settlers with agricultural needs. Dickens centers the second half of his novel around the river, planning and preparing for Magwitch’s escape. The death of Magwitch is ultimately caused by the events on the Thames, suggesting at the theme that the marsh and other wet areas foreshadow unfavorable events.
"History and pictures of the River Thames." Travel website: Tour London England, Washington DC, San Francisco & Wine Tours, New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Diego, Yosemite NP, CA Central Coast. Web. 04 Jan. 2010. http://www.inetours.com/England/London/pages/River_Thames.html.
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is that a theme? or are they symbolic? consider the literary language you are using in those last couple of sentences
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