Essay on The Eyes of the Dragon - 1023 Words

â€Å"A kingdom is in turmoil as the old King Roland dies and its worthy successor, Prince Peter, must do battle to claim what is rightly his. Plotting against him is the evil Flagg and his pawn, young Prince Thomas. Yet with every plan there are holes – like Thomas’s terrible secret. And the determined Prince Peter, who is planning a daring escape from his imprisonment†¦Ã¢â‚¬  (very first page) nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The sequence of events that occur in the plot go like this: Two sons are born from Queen Sasha and King Roland, Prince Peter then Prince Thomas. Fearing that the Queen Sasha would ruin his plans, Flagg, the several hundred years old magician and royal advisor succeeded in deposing of her when Peter is only five. Eleven years†¦show more content†¦He was also a pawn in Flagg’s plan to destroy the kingdom of Delain. Secondly, Thomas had a terrible secret that would ultimately be a part of the downfall of Flagg. On the evening Flagg offered the poisoned glass of wine to Roland, Thomas was there to witness the murder of his father. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;There are many themes in the story of The Eyes of the Dragon. One of them is courage; another is love for one’s family. But the one that struck me as the most fascinating and also the most reoccurring is the theme â€Å"Good always triumphs over Evil† or â€Å"Good vs. Evil.† The devious and evil Flagg was a baneful monster who had the downfall and corruption of the kingdom of Delain since the day of Allen II, one of the very early rulers of Delain. He would serve as the ruler’s advisor. The birth of Peter marked the end of his reign. As fate would have it, a small miscalculation in Flagg’s careful planning would be his undoing. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The story is named The Eyes of the Dragon because Thomas’s secret. Flagg once showed the young prince a secret corridor. At the end of this passage was a wall with two small transparent slits. The slits were the eyes of the dragon, Niner, which was displayed as a prized trophy head in one of the king’s many rooms. It was in this room that young Thomas witnessed the murder of his father the King. Also, in king Roland’sShow MoreRelatedEYES OF THE DRAGON STUDY NOTES1929 Words   |  8 PagesEyes of the Dragon Notes TECHNIQUES -Kings handling of point of view is distinctive in this novel. The story is told by a colloquial, first person narrator who tells the story from a thirdperson, omniscient perspective: that of the storyteller. -This storyteller takes pains to distinguish his role from that of the historian; he gives personal asides, alludes to certain familiar events in the future, and encourages the reader to notice Flaggs evil, Thomas deception and ultimate courageRead MoreThe Dominant Race: A Sci-Fi Short Story1347 Words   |  5 Pagesplaying with miniature dragons surrounded by old brick buildings decorated with red lanterns and firecrackers. Red paper, ash, burnt-out firecrackers, and bits of lettuce covered the smoky streets. Adults conversed and smoked, while they watched the children dance in a line to an inaudible beat. Restaurants were packed with people purchasing arrays of meats, snacks, and delectable cakes to eat and share with friends and family. It was the first day of the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar CalendarRead MoreThe Creatures Of The Mountains Of Ankar1220 Words   |  5 Pagesmountains of Ankar, resided an ancient breed of dragon. They were fire dragons, and were used to the frosty, high peaks they inhabited. Living for thousands upon thousands of years, these creatures ruled atop their mountain. Ruling as they please, and doing as they liked to the beings below them. They soared high in the sky without a fear in the world. For a long while, however, a dragon egg has not appeared. Until one day, as if a gift from heaven, a dragon egg appeared at the foot of the mountain. TheRead MoreThe Night - Original Writing1118 Words   |  5 Pages In the early morning in the magical forest, we lived in a cabin. The sun gleaming through the leafs on the trees, the water glowing blue as it flows down from the melting snow as it falls into the lake. I wake to the piercing sound of a dragon roar. I run down the wooden stairs creaking beneath my feet, and smashing open the door. But realizing there is nothing there. The only thing there is Piper, who is barking to her heart s content. I was probably just imagining things I said to myselfRead MoreVisit from a Ghost1407 Words   |  6 Pagesright. Let me show you, a laugh._ I only remember Armor staring at me with wide eyes as I went down. *Armors POV* Hero?! I fell to my knees in order to catch her in time before her head hit the ground. Hero?! I shouted as I put my hand underneath her chin, tilting her head so I could see it from many angles. Her eyes were shut and her breath was still. Hero? I mumbled as I stared at her with wide eyes. Had Hero just died? I couldnt think, much less talk. I shook her. Hero! WakeRead MoreSummary : The Slayer 1178 Words   |  5 PagesLaura Neff Mrs. Marshall Honors English 11 2 September 2014 Skjorvar the Slayer Many ages ago Dragons once ruled our world, Arkniel, but since the day the people fought back those horrid flame-lizards have been mere memories turned legends. However, in the era of ash, they have returned, with their leader the World-Eater, and are here to take back power. The only hope of the people is the Empress’s son, Skjorvar. He was born of the Empress and her heart-warmer, his blood is blessed by the gods andRead MoreThe Legend Of The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald908 Words   |  4 Pages There once was a dragon named Tony, his pals called him little T. This was a joke though, because little T was the roundest dragon around. There was barely anything little about him. He had little stumpy legs and a tiny tail. His eyes shone fireball red and his scales were a glistening pink. According to all known laws of aviation in his land, there was no way a dragon this fat should be able to fly. Despite this, little T was on an adventure. His adventure had led him around the continent, toRead MoreAnalysis Of Grendel s The Of The World s Weird Wall 1673 Words   |  7 Pagesthe use of symbolism, philosophy and biblical allusions. SYMBOLISM Firstly I will talk about the symbolism of the text. Gardner illustrates the symbolism of eyes and caves to suggest Grendel’s isolation and indifference to his surroundings.   â€Å"Of all the creatures I knew, in those days, only my mother really looked at me. When her strange eyes burned into me, it did not seem quite sure.† (17) Grendel’s mother is the only creature that actually cares for Grendel, although she is unable to express itRead MoreAsian American Mythology : The Dragon Dance And The Lion Dance1528 Words   |  7 Pagestell in the form of dance, two of which are the Dragon Dance and the Lion Dance. The Dragon Dance is a Chinese American folk dance that is widely performed during Chinese New Year festivals. This dance requires many dancers who hold on to bamboo sticks that connect to the body of a dragon above their heads. The length of the dragon’s body can vary and its head can sometimes come with built in special features that allow it to puff out smoke. The dragon is typically made of a fiery red fabric with goldRead MoreThe Heart Of The Dust - Original Writing Essay1269 Words   |  6 Pagespassed through the beam unscathed. As she cut off the beam, the form of a small dragon became visible at the heart of the vortex, corruption flowing into its form, forming its bone, flesh, and scales. When the last of the corruption reached it, the fledgling dragon opened its eyes and let out a shuddering breath. Immune realized Menzil with horror. But to her surprise, the corrupted dragon simply stood there, quivering, eyes to the ground with its tail low. â€Å"That s odd.† commented Vorà ©l â€Å"The others