Depiction of Water as a Nondirective Therapist in Matthew Arnold’s “Dover Beach”

Abstract

Water is one of the five basic elements of the nature. Water is an inevitable source for the living as well as non-living in the universe. Living being can live without food for a while but not without water. Even the climatic changes and seasonal changes take place in earth due to the presence of water. This proves water as the life bearing cradle with a tint of less pigments. Currently the developments in the medical field prove the importance of water as a healing product in the health issues of the living beings. It is discovered that the main cause of blood related and stone related problems in the body are due to the less intake of water. Beyond all these boons, water is blessed with the power to control the mind and act as a curable medicine for mental stress and strains. This proves the resemblance between water and depth of soul in human being. Thus, Psychiatrists suggest their patients to dwell beside oceans, lakes, waterfalls and streams because they know; it will bring a fresh atmosphere around them and help to have control over their own mind. Matthew Arnold, an imaginative prolific writer, in his poem “Dover Beach” pictures the major role played by water in healing the stress.