If you're looking for a certain portion of this excerpt that restates the main idea, I would have to say that the first few words explain it very well: "<span>I demand that my books be judged with utmost severity..." The writer of this statement is saying that they wish for their books to only be judged by those who are educated in grammar and logic. </span>
D is in future tense.
By that time, he will have been gone for 3 days
The symbols in the book "the Alchemist" are rife with meaning and the book is a profound exploration of self discovery.
Explanation:
1 The art of alchemy : the process of transformation. The protagonist only meets the alchemist veiled and never sees the art happen.
2 The desert : difficulties we face pursuing our personal legend. It is through desert that the boy does most of his journey.
3 Urim and Thummin: wisdom and making choices. These are two stones that the protagonist finds and uses as omens in his journey.
4 The sheep : peaceful, uneventful life, settling for comfort over our personal legend.
5 Treasure : The wisdom we gain when we take chances and pursue our destiny. The treasure is eventually found at home.
