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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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Life gives you ashes,

Life gives you ashes, but learning its lessons will turn those ashes to jewels. The hard stuff will help you become a better person.

First, what does "ashes" symbolize to native speakers?

Second, should I change "its lessons" into "their lessons" since "ashes" are plural?
  

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Angliholic Life gives you ashes , but learning its lessons will turn those ashes to jewels. The hard stuff will help you become a better person. First, what does "ashes" symbolize to native speakers?

— Philip

  • Angliholic Life gives you ashes , but learning its lessons will turn those ashes to jewels.
  • The hard stuff will help you become a better person.
  • First, what does "ashes" symbolize to native speakers?
  • Second, should I change "its lessons" into "their lessons" since "ashes" are plural?
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AngliholicLife gives you ashes, but learning its lessons will turn those ashes to jewels. The hard stuff will help you become a better person.

First, what does "ashes" symbolize to native speakers?

Second, should I change "its lessons" into "their lessons" since "ashes" are plural?

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I read the metaphors as follows:

ashes : useless, worthless things; disappointment
jewels : useful, valuable things; success

CJ
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CalifJimI read the metaphors as follows:

ashes : useless, worthless things; disappointment
jewels : useful, valuable things; success

CJ

Thanks, Jim.

What you analyze makes perfect sense to me.
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