1. fly away peter
His profound use of metaphor centers particularly on bird life, cycles of nature, and the Divine. ... This and the surfer riding the waves symbolize the regular eternal cycle of life. ... As the surfer continues his process so does the process of life. Malouf makes clear that Jim's life was wasted because it was cut short. The question of the meaning of life is answered simply: it is for living. ...
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- Grade Level: High School