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and the outside like most other men did during the time period. His love for nature can also be expressed through his writings. Lots of his stories were inspired while he was on his travels around the world. “The Old Man and the Sea” is a journey of an old man through the sea as he follows a giant marlin he previously hooked. “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” is about a couple's trip on a safari in Africa. “In Cross Country Snow”, two men share a bonding experience in nature. “Big Two…

In "Fish Story" by Rick Bass, the element that I think that is an effective aspect of the story is the point of view element. The story is written from the first person point of view. The author, Rick Bass skillfully describes a fishing expedition in Texas in the 1960s when he was ten years old. Bass has a vivid imagination to describe the process of this story with such detail. One of his father's customers caught an eighty-six-pound catfish and since he was already in debt to Bass' father and…

“Grace under pressure” was shown by Santiago in The Old Man and The Sea. An individual who possesses the quality does not crack under the pressure of a sticky situation, but their best qualities show. When faced with a hard situation, he or she may show great knowledge, leadership qualities, physical or mental endurance, or even calmness. For these reasons, Santiago has grace under pressure. This example of a “Code Hero” characteristic, which was found on page 52, is my personal favorite. The…

Finding the best bait for trout fishing in your fresh water adventures can leave most anglers puzzled especially when first starting out with their trout fishing experience. The fishing angler can choose from using an artificial lure that represents some type of food in the water sources to choosing live bait such as minnows or the good old fashion trout worm. As far as choosing the best bait for your fishing I tend to go towards the worm. When using a worm I do not use the regular, small trout…

The three time Olympic athlete and inductee of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, Gail Devers. In Laura Hillenbrand’s nonfiction book Unbroken, Louie Zamperini conveyed Devers’ words when, through even his darkest hours, he remained invariably perseverant, while withstanding the utmost, cruelest predicaments. As a boy who frequently found himself running away from the police, Louie’s perseverant behavior defined him in his childhood. Louie’s endurance when faced with a difficult…

Gloucester, it draws men from all over to participate. The entire crew of the Andrea Gail has a different story for why they do such brutal work, but what they all have in common is the desire for the rewarding payout resulting from fishing these rough seas. After saying their goodbyes to friends and family,…

One smouldering day in Toronto, Bill decided to sail all the way to New York. He invited his best friends, Jack and George, to join him on this epic adventure. Both agreed to join him; in fact, they started packing the same day the idea was thrown out. The next day, Bill arrived to the boat rental place hoping for his two other friends to arrive. After about half an hour of waiting, they both arrived with their big, bulky bags, and all set sail on their huge, luxurious boat. Although they knew…

masculine I was. I decided to let him see my true size. I took a leap of faith knowing that in the second I was up in the air he would try and reel me into his skiff. While I was up in the air I took a look at my enemy that I was fighting. I saw the sea…

Defeated.” As a class, this Hemingway quote has come up numerous times and relates directly to the story portrayed in his work, The Old Man and the Sea, yet Hemingway’s influence stretches beyond his personal works immensely, as the theme that seems to always be present in his works can also be found in the film Finding Forrester. The Old Man and the Sea and Finding Forrester, although incredibly different physically, connect similarly to the hearts of those that have experienced their main…

On September 8th I attend Shark tank in the Barry Kaye hall auditorium. When I first heard of the event, I actually thought it was about a man who captured sharks, and would place them in tanks for marine viewing purposes. Therefore, I didn’t choose to attend at first, then I had a friend whose attendance was a requirement, and wanted me to tag along. So, the hunting for a ticket began; finding a ticket on the day of, was no walk in the park either. However, I did eventually get my hands on a…