In Manhood, the bright dreams of youth disappear, replaced by the real-world troubles, stress, and hard times of adult life. The calm river has turned into a raging torrent of dangerous rapids, carving through a dark, scary canyon filled with sharp rocks and twisted, dead trees.
The voyager is now a grown man, and his boat is being tossed around by the violent water. The boat's rudder has snapped off, leaving him with no control over where he is going. Instead of looking toward earthly success, the man clasps his hands tightly in a desperate prayer for help. High above, hidden in the dark storm clouds, evil figures lurk in the shadows to represent temptation and despair. However, a single ray of light breaks through the darkness from the upper left, showing that his guardian angel is still watching over him, even when he cannot see her.
