In the book Into the Killing Seas by Michael P. Spradlin, two boys, Patrick and his younger brother Teddy are bound from their parents due to the war. Trying to get reunited with their parents, Patrick and Teddy get smuggled on a ship called the USS Indianapolis by their marine friend Benny. On their way to Leyte their ship gets torpedoed by the Japanese and Patrick, Benny and Teddy had to quickly evacuate. When they got off of the ship Benny, Patrick and Teddy had to survive on a raft, on top of that, the waters were infested with sharks! After many dreadful days Patrick and Teddy get rescued and are reunited with their parents.…
For example, when Billy kept pestering Jeannette about being her girlfriend, Billy gets turned down. He got mad and began shooting at her with his bibi gun so the three children protected themselves with their father’s gun. When Jeannette tells Erma off, Lori gives Jeannette a hug. Kids always started fights with Lori, Brian, Maureen, and Jeannette. The four kids always defended each other as a team.…
Character Identification Protagonist: Francis, a poor young girl in Brooklyn. Neely, her younger brother. Katie her mother, Her dad johnny.…
In the book Exeter, written by, unknown authors, there are three main parts that are displayed there are many themes and messages displayed. Seafarer, The Wanderer and Wife’s Lament. Each of these three parts have their own message inside of them. The first, Seafarer says, it’s okay to be away from society, the second, The Wanderer, says that, it’s okay to be alone, ands lastly Wife’s Lament says, it’s okay to move on. First of all…
The granddaughters name is June Stars, which represents the month that the story takes place, and also the family dying and going up to heaven or to see the stars. " June Stars said her hair was naturally curly." (O'Connor 407) On the way to Florida the family exits the city of Toombsboro the name is…
Singular Defining Moments in “Whirlpools and Sea Monsters” A person’s identity generally comes from a variety of personal experiences and incidents; however, some people choose to allow a single moment from their past define themselves. This idea of a singular defining moment in a person’s life is expressed in the chapter “Whirlpools and Sea Monsters” from Keith Lee Morris’s book The Dart League King. It is specifically communicated through the narrator’s recollection of a high school party he attended as a child, as well as its blatant effects on his current character.…
In the book Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry, By Mildred D. Taylor the main character Cassie is very innocent. The book is about a 9 year old girl named Cassie. Cassie is a black girl in a family of 7. This includes her 3 brothers, a mom, a dad, and her grandma. Their family name is the Logans.…
A hero is anyone who has the ability to express themselves. In the past, the definition of a hero was much more narrow than in the current day. Today, who a hero is depends entirely on perspective. A hero to one could be the enemy to another. This concept of what it takes to be a hero has changed as time went on.…
Often times we talk to individuals about their favorite vacation spot or where the place they feel the most at rest is; the response we get most often is the ocean. This is because the ocean is restorative. The quiet roar of the waves, the sound of seagulls chirping, the salty breeze, the ocean is a place of peace. For many the sea is not just a vacation destination, but the sea is a friend. Something that is consistent, and always listening.…
In Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle readers follow many characters throughout the Earthsea. In each of these stories there is one, shared constant: the sea. Throughout the books characters leave their homes and set off to face the unknown. Le Guin uses the sea to represent the unknown.…
Dan Simmons, an American author, once said, “A hero. You want to be one of those rare human beings who make history, rather than merely watch it flow around them like water around a rock.” Heroes are ordinary people that stand up for what they believe in, even if they stand alone. Heros are fearless at times when the challenges seem impossible. They are everyday people doing extraordinary things.…
When he walked amongst the mortals, he wore the guise of an old bearded man who most times carried his trademark trident. On his command, the oceans rose up in violence or were calm and placid and they often were a reflection of his moods and emotions. Poseidon was the creator of all sea life, including the sea monsters such as the Cetacean, Sea Serpents and the Kraken. He was also the creator of all the equine. The horse was very special to Poseidon and is seen in the waves as the crashed upon the shores.…
How do you find hope? How do you see through all the darkness into the light? How do you look at all the horrible events that are going on around you and still find a way to smile? Hope is the feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. In the book, Salt to the Sea, Ruta Sepetys explores the idea of hope through her characters, their journeys through life, and their experiences with love, courage, and grief.…
SeaWorld is a family oriented, recreational theme park where individuals can pay around 80 dollars for one day admission to experience live orca shows, ride roller coasters, and visit animals in the aquarium exhibits. SeaWorld is an entertaining vacation option; especially for families. Although, many people who have visited SeaWorld do not know the behind the scenes care of the orcas in captivity. SeaWorld mistreats orcas, which in turn creates stress, and a shorter, unhealthy, and unhappy life for the whales in captivity.…
In The Old Man and the Sea, we meet a very persistent, spirited and old man by the name of Santiago. Poor and proud, Santiago strives daily to live his life of a fisherman to set examples of notable morals and values. After eighty-four days of unsuccessful fishing, the weak man embarks on a five-day journey by sea after hooking an immense marlin. He never gives in to adversity or refuses a good opponent. The old man’s entire existence has been writhe with struggle.…