Hummingbird

Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, the Jet Stream II floats tranquil in the clear blue waters. The scorching sun lends its warm rays to the peaceful scenery that captures the region. The Jet Stream is no ordinary yacht; you won't see this listed in Yacht World or Ships for Less. A sixty-foot monstrosity with a price tag of twenty-five million and climbing, a one of a kind prototype constructed exclusively for the United States Government as a chameleon spy ship. Complete with all the bells and…

For as long as art has existed there have been people using it to express themselves, however the most powerful and memorable works tend to be those that come from an artist with great struggles, for the emotion of that struggle is embedded in every brush on the canvas. Albeit from two contrary cultures and century, Frida Kahlo born and raised in 1900’ Mexico and Annette Bezor from 1950’, Australia, the two woman have both made impact in the feminist world with their paintings, expressing…

The Aztec’s worshiped many gods (deities). The most worshiped god in the Aztec culture was Huitzilopochtli, whose name meant left handed hummingbird. An interesting characteristic of Huitzilopochtli is he was born full grown. He was the god of sun and war and was a cultural god. Coatlícue, his mother became pregnant by placing feathers under her breasts. When her more than 400 children learned of the pregnancy they were outraged and revolted against her. When Coatlícue was decapitated by her…

In the planet of Eastfalia, a creature called “rabbit” has caused tremendous turmoil and chaos. Living primarily in grassy areas, Rabbits are known for darting around with magnificent speed and agility. With cute eyes and adorable furry ears that twitch at the slightest movements, rabbits are praised by most residents of Eastfalia for their beauty and innocence. However, recent events have shown that their cuteness is a cloak for the malevolent thoughts that lurk within their heads. When…

Cloud forests, distributed throughout mountainous regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, are complex ecosystems characterized by low fog cover at the canopy level, which enhances moisture levels, and cooler temperatures than lowland tropical rainforests (Doumenge, 1995). These tropical montane forests are host to an incredible number of species, many of which are endemic to their area (Doumenge, 1995). Epiphytes, plants that root in other plants for structural support…

I could only watch as my parents sent my friends away. I was to practice the piano, not waste my time watching the hummingbirds go by. I was supposed to be a model student, and digging mud holes was apparently unnecessary in achieving that goal. I was, unlike my friends, going to be someone happy. Except I wasn't. By keeping me captive, my parents deprived me of a typical childhood, one that could have been filled with the company and laughter of others. My friends no longer wanted to play with…

Ever since the beginning of time, natural selection has shaped our world. Natural selection, (also known as evolution), is the process of living organisms adapting and changing to survive in their natural environment. Many of the species that we know today have been involved in the process of evolution. Species don’t evolve like a flip of a switch, but are constantly evolving over a long period of time. As Darwin states, “Evolution occurs every 5,000 years”. There are several types of evolution…

Carter put Kate in there and I am going to get her out”(4). As the readers all know that Kate is Maria’s hope of living on, the open question at the end also let the readers consider why they continue to live and what their hope is. Moreover, the hummingbird also serves as a symbol of continuity and resistance, as Maria says “I try not to live in Silver Wells or in New York or with Carter. I try to live in the now and…

30th of January 1933 was a momentous day which the leader of the Nazi party – Adolf Hilter was appointed as the chancellor of the Reichstag, granting him power to rule Germany. However, his stand in Germany was not strong enough. In the March1933 election, NSDAP only won around 43.9% of the German votes . It was not the majority. They still needed NSVDP’s help to control the parliament. Opposition parties, like SPD and KPD, on the other hand, gained the second most votes after NSDAP. Therefore,…

utilised in various mediums of literature and art to convey personal and shared experiences, as they capture the essence of unique perspectives and evoke sympathy through storytelling. The mediums include, 'Self Portrait With Thorn Necklace And Hummingbird' by Frida Kahlo, the speech, 'Racism Is Killing The Australian Dream' by Stan Grant, and 'We Are Going' by Oodgeroo Noonuccal. Frida Kahlo's artwork effectively conveys her distinctive voice to express her harrowing experiences of romance,…