The lions symbolize<span> Santiago's lost youth as well as his pride (a group of </span>lions<span> is called a "pride"). ... Now that Santiago is no longer young, and has lost his friends, family, and strength, he sees the </span>lions<span> only in his dreams.</span>
The genre that uses dramatic elements to depict flaws in human nature in a succinct poignant way is Tragedy
Tragedy usually focus in the suffering and distress of human nature during some specific circumstances
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Lost in a cacophony of rustling leaves and tortured branches
