That's certainly one possible interpretation!

Look at the downcast eyes and the hunched posture of the family in the bow of the boat. It suggests sadness and fear for their future. The sun setting in the background suggests dark hopelessness. The coming night represents fear of the unknown country where they are going.

 

 

 

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Created March 27, 1999, Last Reviewed and Updated March 27, 1999