Introduction
Almost everyone loves to enjoy a weekend getaway in a secluded place once in a while. Such a getaway was what formed the foundation of James Dickey’s novel “deliverance”. The novel features four middle-aged city men (Ed, Drew, Lewis and Bobby) who go rafting and encounter death of a colleague, a broken limb, sodomy and other tough challenges (Dickey). The theme of deliverance is brought out through the character of Ed who takes over leadership and leads his friends to safety. According to Dickey, deliverance refers to the discovery of adventure, departure from the boredom of a routine lifestyle. It implies the transition from ...
