... to close his eyes, and continue to draw. At this moment, something strange happens to the narrator. "It was like nothing else in my life up to now," he tells the reader. Even when Robert tells him to open his eyes, he keeps them closed. Something has happened to him that has changed his understanding of life. "My eyes were ... supports and carvings of devils, lords and ladies. They're big, and can be made of stone and marble, he says. Men wanted to be close to God in those days, but that's all he can come up with. He apologizes. The blind man asks him if he is religious. The ... book. H...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School