This  article  discusses  the  problem  of  the  relationship  between  man  and  nature  through  the  means  of 
symbolization. The author shows the influence of the elements of water on the life of the protagonist. The image itself is 
considered in development by analyzing extensional relationships, as well as the psychological state of the character. 
The subject of the study is the river, her journey together with the author through the mazes of the soul.