Teacher as AIR

When my lecturer asked our opinion on what is the suitable metaphor to symbolize teacher, the first metaphor comes to mind is the classical and traditional ‘candle’. This is because candle symbolizes sacrifice; it burns itself to light other people’s darkness. An individual without knowledge is like living in the darkness. But then again, on the second thought, I think that teacher’s role is more than that!

So, I come out with a metaphor that teacher is like AIR. Air is a vital necessity for the entire living creature, not to only human being. Imagine our life without air, we will die in minutes! See how crucial it is for us to have a teacher. It does not matter whether she or he is your formal or informal teacher. It does not matter if she or he teaches you in a classroom or just under a tree. It does not matter really! What is important is the necessity for us to have a teacher is just like we need the air. It does not matter if the air is polluted as long as you can live and go on with life! In short we need a teacher until the last breath we exhale.