THE PROPHET

MAIN IDEA/SUMMARY

• The main idea of this excerpt is to explain what love is.
• Khalil refers to love like it is a person, calling love "him".
• Love can lift you up and be good but can also put you down and be bad.
• Love is not easy at times but if you stick with it, the outcome will be worth it.
• When you find love go to it and hold on tight.

author's purpose

• I believe the purpose of this was to inform others of his opinion.
• His opinion is that you should always let love take its course.
• Love has no other desire but to fulfill its self, love finds you worthy.
• Another purpose for writing this is to help others with their own love problems.
• He describes love and what pros and cons happen with love.

most important quote

• I believe the most important quote is....
• "...And think not you can direct the course of love, for love,..."
• "if it finds you worthy, directs your course."
• This is the most important quote because it tells how love can not be controlled.
• Also it tells how love is very special and it is something you should cherish.

connections

• In my life I have not found my true love.
• But I do believe in what he is saying. He has a strong view on love.
• I think that when I do fall in love, the things he explained will happen to me.
• Loves has its consequences and its rewards, if it is true love.....
• Your relationship will stay the same even after the hard times.

areas of importance

• In my opinion, this entire passage is important.
• Each sentence is well written and is true to the point that many can relate to it.
• To me his comparisons to love are correct and can help people find their love.

CONCLUSION

• Love is something that is not controlled but it controls you.
• Love will fulfill itself and is worth all of the problems that appear before it.
• When you find your love stay with them and do whatever makes you happy.
• Just let nature do its course and you will find happiness.