Chapter Overview
'The Great Stone Face – II' continues the story of Ernest, the protagonist who has grown up under the shadow of the great stone face, a symbol of greatness and wisdom. The chapter focuses on Ernest's realization that he has unknowingly lived his life in accordance with the qualities represented by the stone face. Throughout his journey, he meets many people who fit the prophecy, but none truly embody the qualities of the stone face. In the end, Ernest himself is revealed to be the man the prophecy foretold, not through outward appearance but through his inner greatness.
Important Keywords
- Greatness: The quality of being great, often associated with wisdom, kindness, and moral integrity.
- Selflessness: The quality of putting the needs of others before oneself, an important aspect of Ernest’s character.
- Prophecy: A prediction that suggests a future event or a person fulfilling a destiny, central to the story’s plot.
- Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards, a key aspect of Ernest’s character.
- Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent deeper meanings or themes; the stone face symbolizes greatness and virtue.
- Wisdom: The ability to make sound decisions and judgments based on experience, a key quality Ernest exemplifies.
- Fulfillment: The act of realizing one’s destiny or purpose, as Ernest does by embodying the qualities of the stone face.