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It details how the king feels about his daughter.
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The story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is a sort of short mysterious one. The end of the story is left for the readers to conclude upon.
In the given excerpt, the details about the king's daughter and his affection towards her has been highlighted. The phrase 'she was the apple of his eye' and 'was loved by him above all humanity' are the example of how much the daughter was dear to the king. The king stood against the choice of her love because her lover stood low in terms of status. The king was said to be 'semi-barbaric king' because of his method of giving justice and punishing the people.
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"Oil spills affect water in a variety of ways. When oil is released into water, it does not blend with the water. Oil floats on the surface of salt and fresh water. Over a very short period of time, the oil spreads out into a very thin layer across the surface of the water. This layer, called a slick, expands until the oil layer is extremely thin. It then thins even more. This layer is called a sheen and is usually less than 0.01 mm thick."
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As Ponyboy is passionately hugging Darry, he realizes for the first time that Darry had a silent fear of losing another person he loved. Essentially, Ponyboy misinterpreted his brother's affection and finally realizes that Darry loves him when they see each other for the first time after the abandoned church fire. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
Explanation:
As the classic "big-brother-turned-father-figure" character, Darry shows his love for Ponyboy through a number of different actions. He displays concern for his education, and hopes that Pony will finish high school to accept opportunities he never had.
He also knows that the world beyond their doorstep is tough, and so he does his best to "toughen up" Ponyboy and the others. All this, while at the same time, Darry is overseeing Pony's advancements in school and in productive areas that will benefit him later in life. As the family fell apart and Darry was thrust into the position of head of household, we see that he carries the responsibility well, and sees after his own in a number of very caring ways.
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Metaphor. There's no "like" or "as" for it to be a simile anyways, I think.
