Raft

I. Introduction Buddhism is a religion that is constructed out of multiple levels of diversity and complexity that has transcending concepts and ideas outside of the norms of other religions in comparison. The ideas that build Buddhism help it to achieve this philosophical subtext that causes it to differentiate itself from the average ideas of religion. II. A Brief Synopsis of Buddhism As mentioned previously, Buddhism is a dynamic and complex system of spiritual development that transcends…

There are many theories of the Aglin brothers and Frank Morris escaping Alcatraz, and no one knows if they are dead or alive, but I say they are alive because of great evidence I will be presenting. Alcatraz, also known as the “the Rock” or “Uncle Sam’s Devil's Island” is a high security prison that keeps the worst criminals, guards would take the worst criminals in the U.S.A. and take them on a boat to Alcatraz. But they didn't just put them on a boat, they put them on iron train cars and put…

of thinking. Throughout the book, Huck’s character/personality evolves immensely as he is forced to make decisions on his own when given a situation. “But it warn’t… die of miserableness” (Twain 91). In this passage, Huck and Jim are floating on a raft towards Cairo: the free state. As they approach, Huck battles with himself as he holds intentions of helping the runaway slave, nevertheless still wanting to do the right thing by denouncing Jim. His conscience pricks him as he thinks about Miss…

Rebellion and madness set in the period of one of the darkest periods of human life since the Neolithic revolution; Aguirre, the Wrath of God takes us back to a time of conquistadors and the blatant disregard for human life while one tries to permanently cement their name in the history books and trust me Don Lope de Aguirre has succeeded in that regard though perhaps not as well as his initial commander in this film, Francisco Pizarro. Power is something that we as humans always desire, even…

The mighty strength of the gods. In The Odyssey the gods both helped and hindered Odysseus and his crew. In Homer’s epic The Odyssey it is shown that the ancient Greeks had little to no control of their lives because of the gods power. Throughout The Odyssey the gods assisted Odysseus in his times of need. They had helped Odysseus by allowing him to leave from Calypso and her island: “On Athens’s request, Zeus commands Hermes to/ deliver an order to Calypso, who has held Odysseus/ on her island…

Why Glamping is the New Camping Glamping is now making waves in almost anywhere around the globe. The term “glamping” refers to glamourous camping. It is quickly becoming a global trend because of its appealing charm. It’s a new way for people to travel and have fun. Glamping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort and style. This new approach to travel accommodation is a popular choice for groups who want to experience the joys of camping minus the hard work. You…

This epic poem tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, hero of the Trojan War, and his adventures to find his way back home. Althroughout the story, Odysseus' power and superiority is emphasized, especially over women. When their ships capsized and they were washed into the kingdom of Circe the sorceress, all but Odysseus was turned into beasts. He even used his manhood to convince the sorceress to turn his men back to being human, and to tell him where he could find Tereseias, the dead…

The next day, when Mako was on his new raft, another shark knocked him in the water---the son of Tupa---another killer shark. Mako kicked the shark’s eye, then it swam away. However, Mako was hit by the back fin and it broke his leg. Mako was gone for a while so his 20-year-old brother went looking for him. He saw him lying on the shore---so he carried him back to the house. His leg was we injured---he was probably going to be in a cast---for about 15 months. Mako’s brother wanted to avenge…

A Mockery of the Odyssey Humor me, Muse, of the fool lost at sea The meddling goddess who might have too much time on her hands The lone mother who definitely has too much time on her hands The numerous suitors who louse in her palace…

“Where there’s still life, there’s still hope. What happens is up to God.” –Louie Zamperini Louie spoke these words as a young man who had just returned home when the Second World War ended. He said those words as a man who traded his success as an Olympic athlete to join the military. A man who was a part of a plane crash that left him floating in the sea for 47 days. A man made into a Japanese slave for two and a half years. A man who was beaten, starved, experimented on, and…