symbol of water throughout his novel, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. He associates characters and places to the idea of water. Murakami first reveals the significance of water through the psychic Honda’s messages. Honda warns Toru about the power that water can have over him as well as resisting “the flow”. Honda warns Toru to stay away from water because “‘Sometime in the future, [he] could experience real suffering in connection with water. Water that’s missing from where it’s supposed to be.…
The Merluccius bilinearis is a long, thin, silver fish. The Pseudopleuronectes americanus is a dirty brown color and has a wide, flat body. One of its defining characteristics of the Pseudopleuronectes americanus is the flat fins that line the top and bottom of the fish. Between the three fish, there were differences in the gill size and color as well. The mass specific gill surface…
Addison’s forehead. “Are you nervous or cold?” she asked with measured concern. “Neither, more like highly aroused. For the first time in my life, I understand the concept of sexual chemistry and the uncontrollable spontaneous effects it has on the human body.” Addison clutched Megan’s hands and guided them to the straps that were now dangling off her arms and assisted her in removing them. Megan followed Addison’s lead and released the two hooks responsible for shielding the swell of two…
dread-head driver that seemed to have not a care in the world, therefore my friends told the driver to show no mercy. Before I could even process the thought, my head jerked back and we were gone with the wind. My eyes and mouth filled with salt water at the blazing…
beaches, clear azure water, palm trees, and many resorts. It is truly paradise, in every sense of the word. We spent four perfect days in Phú Quốc, living the luxury vacation life. We stayed at Eden Resort, a massive, four-star, beach-front resort hotel that cost less than a Motel 6 in the states. For a few days, we lived a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget. This was also unfortunately when I got sick, but I still had a fantastic time. The weather was lovely and sunny, the water was warm, and…
the water, dogs are seen in the distance playing in the cool sand and sticking their paws in the salty water. In addition, from laying their eggs in the sand, are long sand trails from horseshoe crabs. Finally reaching the water, I sit down and observe the sun as it slowly creeps over the horizon until the many vibrant pinks and luminous orange rays turn into a solid golden beam of sunlight. At noon, on a nice day, I spend my free time at the beach with my friends. On the beach, our bodies…
of the crew as they tried to defend the ship from the attackers. Then she looked out past their ship, to the waters churned by the opposing craft.…
When we were younger we were always told to clean up our messes. As we got older, it still holds true, for us individuals. But what about us as a collective, or the human race. Does that simple rule of cleaning up messes still hold true? Oceans take up a large portion of the earth’s surface, and were once seen as an all-encompassing, limitless reservoirs, quite able to bear the brunt of the human race. This, however, is not true as is becoming increasingly apparent. Over a few decades, humans…
of sea water, and reduction of amenities”. We understand what the meaning is, but do we know how much of the effect it really does cause? Have you ever imagined a world where one day the water will be overly polluted it would dangerous to drink?…
portable water purifier, an axe, and a satellite phone. I am confident I will be able to sustain on the island, and lastly getting rescued by the civilization. Considering that I will need safe drinking water, edible food, and a safe shelter. The portable water purifier is essential, and it should be your first priority; next having a sharp axe can be extremely convenient; and lastly I am going to bring a satellite phone so I can be rescued in time. Seeing that drinkable water is…