1. Thoreau
In Thoreau's passage, the author turns to his surroundings to provide his audience with an insight of life. In the passage, Thoreau analyzes the symbols of rebirth by comparing the rebirth process to a green blade. ... Thoreau has a very figurative style, and he demonstrates this in his metaphoric passage. With metaphors, Thoreau is able to use the concrete world as a reflection of being born again. ... Thoreau's message implies that a human can be reborn just as a green blade can. ...
- Word Count: 465
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School