Michael Bigg

“The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket” “I am going to go to sea-you may go home if you think proper.” This is a quote from “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.” August's one of the main characters who said it to Arthur before getting on the boat. The puritans would approve of the novel because of the characters portray of self-reliances, Hardworkingness, and that men held authoritative power. The puritans would approve the book because of the self-reliance. The two…

Every year, people flock to marine parks such as SeaWorld to get a glimpse of the wonder and excitement they seemingly encapsulate. Of course, the parks are known for their exquisite services and sites they provide including animal shows, exhibits, rollercoasters and water rides, excellent cuisine, and most importantly, family fun and memory-making experiences. Apart from these perks the parks provide, SeaWorld and its counterparts harbor something much darker than what’s visible on the surface.…

Have you ever heard the saying from Leo Tolstoy: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” That quote basically means, work on changing yourself before others, because you alone can make a difference, even if it's big or small. That quote could impact Marineland and SeaWorld. Maybe the people who don't like Marineland and/or SeaWorld think that they are hurting the animals, maybe they should just stop going there and inform people on what's happening. When…

The world is a bustling and noisy place, and now so is underwater. With drilling and marine sonar testing, it is no wonder whales can't live in peace and quiet. So it is our job to bring a halt to all the noise and allow these beautiful creatures to live in peace! I think that the underwater noise does in fact, affect the live of whales and many sea creatures. One reason I do believe that these noises are affecting whales is because scientist conducted an experiment over a two year span,…

This is a manatee. [pic: Pearson Scott Foresman] At first glance you might think it was related to seals or walruses, but its closest living relatives are actually elephants [pic: Bernard Dupont] and small, stocky hyraxes. [pic: D. Gordon E. Robertson] The three species of manatees, along with the related dugong, are the only living members of the Sirenia order that evolved from the same land mammal as elephants over 50 million years ago. [pic: Edwardtbabinksi] Although some of them still…

Loch Ness (Great Britain) This is probably the world's most famous monster mystery. The Scottish lake Loch Ness has been talked about for centuries and under 1900s the place became famous as the home of the mysterious long-necked creatures. Loch Ness cuts like an arrow through Scotland and stretches from Inverness in the northeast to Fort William in the south. On November in 1933 took Hugh Gary a factory worker, what appears to be the first photograph of the beast. It took place where the river…

When Satan set’s his eyes upon Adam and Eve, it is doubtful they he knew how easy it would be to corrupt their minds. Eve, in my opinion was probably the easiest to manipulate and that is why Satan was delighted to come upon her first rather than Adam. Eve, is just like any other woman, so it is quite easy to distinguish what one needs to do to get on her good graces. Due to it being Eve, Satan tempted her with his evil offer by using flattery on her. Apparently flattery will get you anywhere.…

hall, into which no sound from the noisy Metropolis could penetrate, closed behind her, the ore voice of the angel of the cathedral struck at her breast like a steel fist, and she stood still, stunned, raising her hands to her head. Why was Saint Michael crying out so angrily and wildly? Why was the roar of Azrael, the angel of Death joining in so alarmingly? She stepped into the street. Darkness, like a thick layer of soot, lay over the town, and only the cathedral shimmered, ghost-like, a…

In order for a novel to be considered Gothic literature it has to have certain elements. Milton’s Paradise Lost exudes gothic characteristics. The first is Pandemonium. When Satan and his followers are banished to Hell, together they create Pandemonium. Gothic literature is really all about intense emotion and the confusion between good and evil. Powerful emotion is clearly evident in Paradise Lost as there is a constant grasping or pushing and pulling with good and evil, God and Satan. The…

"But how..?" It was a reasonable question, although one Amaimon had not intended to let slip from him, but the words had tumbled out long before he could stop them. Samael had been so strong, so powerful....who or what could have killed him. Lucifer? The two always argued and sure every now and then they had exchanged a few blows, but those were small scuffles and verbal fights....how could it have gotten to the point of murder? And if it had, wouldn't there have been evidence, or even just…