The allegory in The Alchemist developed the theme that all beings are connected since Santiago learns to communicate with many people in the desert without words. Option A is correct.
An allegory is a literary device which refers to a metaphor in which a character, place or event is employed in order to to convey a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences. Allegory has occurred widely throughout history in all forms of art, largely because it can readily portay or convey complex ideas and concepts.
<span>Marlow secretly gives him cartridges for his gun and shoes for his feet.</span>
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An analytical paper breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.
Example of an analytical thesis statement:
An analysis of the college admission process reveals one challenge facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds.
The paper that follows should:
Explain the analysis of the college admission process
Explain the challenge facing admissions counselors