Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Text 1. Condition of Hebrew Text – The scrolls of the Hebrew text of Zephaniah are found in synagogues, some as old as 850 years. The Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in the Cave of Horror at Nahal Hever contain a portion from Zephaniah, which agree with the scrolls of today. 2. Understanding of text – The book threatens total-destruction of the world in reverse order from the making of the world…

that white line was a feeling like none other. The influence of my surroundings changed the motivation I had and the outcome I ended with. In a similar circumstance, Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is affected by his surroundings in similar ways. Throughout The Old Man and the Sea, Hemingway uses Santiago’s surroundings to influence him and his decisions in specific ways. The old man’s location, including his homeland and where he lives, affects Santiago’s journey in the…

2.1 The Threat of Communism While the Cold War is generally considered a bipolar rivalry, the Southeast Asian context had evolved into a tripolar security concern- involving the Chinese Diaspora in the various states and their Communist Chinese counterparts. In Thailand, domestic anxiety intensified due to the presence of the large Chinese population and their large shares in the domestic economy, which rendered them forces to be reckoned with. The Thai government sought to rapidly quash…

“There is a moment during every fight with a strong fish when you wonder whether it or you will win the battle” (Hudson). Since the age of four, I have enjoyed catching bass, brim, and catfish. Thirteen years later, I finally attempted my luck at deep sea fishing. Finally, my dream came true one overcast fall weekend. During the fall, saltwater fish tend to stay closer to the top of the water and in shallow waters because of the warmer water temperatures. If the water and fish comply with the…

I am reading, “The Bass, The River, and Shelia Mant” by, W.D Wetherell, and I am on page 3. So far this book is about a boy who has an enormous crush on a girl named Shelia. He takes her on a date, he learns Shelia hates fishing. The problem is, he brought his fishing rod, and accidentally caught a ginormous bass. He is trying to hide the fish from Shelia, but also wants to reel it in, because it may be the biggest bass he has ever hooked. In this journal I will be questioning and connecting.…

The Old Man and the Sea is a story that utilizes several themes throughout the book. These themes are repetitive and do not require much “reading into” for the reader to understand them. With only three characters in the book, the themes provide a break from the slow story and extend the length of the book. It appears that Hemingway just began writing about himself and was depressed about becoming an old man. Hemingway essentially is Santiago in the book. The themes he most noticeably uses are…

impression that they are only in Ben’s mind. Ben needs to take a risk in order to retrieve his net but his fear has held him back by the unknown waters. As the story continues Ben finds a girl, Sophie who can help him retrieve his net from the depths of the sea, but to do so she insists that Ben ventures underwater with her to discover the beauty of the hidden forest, an intriguing underwater world. When he is underwater, Ben discovers beautiful underwater sights to enjoy that change his…

Heroes.” They possess an ability known as “grace under pressure” meaning they keep their moral values intact even in times of great misfortune and pain. A thorough analysis of Santiago, the protagonist in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Old Man and the Sea, reveals his identity as a “Hemingway Code Hero” through his acts of perseverance, courage, and dignity. Throughout Hemingway’s novel, Santiago shows he is capable of persevering through almost anything.…

Hemingway heroes! Hemingway heroes! Calling all Hemingway heroes! Hemingway heroes must be able to love an adversary even if you must kill it, to endure physical pain, and pass knowledge on to others. Santiago is the best example of a Hemingway hero. The first Hemingway hero trait Santiago represented was he was able to love his adversary even though he had to kill it. Santiago adored and loved his fish even though he had to catch it and kill it. “Fish,” he said, “I love you and respect you…

several international conventions. In his speech, Tillerson makes it evident that the United States views China’s increasing influence in Asia as a threat to the current world order. Additionally, China’s violation of international law in the South China Sea challenges the values and principles of the United States. Tillerson’s speech…