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>
Ballad means 'slow'. Usually to desribe a songs pace.
Answer:
metaphor
Explanation:
Metaphors tell what something is
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It's about the dark side of human nature. It's a bit dense, and definitely not suited for unskilled readers, but it's pretty good. The movie "Apocalypse Now" is based on "Heart of Darkness."