The Journey Continues

Visiting the Florida Aquarium is a gorgeous journey that brings the ocean to downtown Tampa, Florida. The ocean is a wonder of the world enshrouded in mystery. The aquarium is built with this in mind. It is filled with beautiful construction, amazing wildlife, and nature exhibits. The senses are assaulted throughout the journey. Each visitor is greeted with oceanic smells, colorful reefs, wild sea creatures, and theme music for each exhibit seemingly ripped from an adventure film. Of course,…

On Jimmy’s journey he attempts to get a record deal by launching himself into a local rap competition against the African-Americans. This bears resemblance to “My Place”, as he too is discriminated against because of the colour of his skin, as the common misconception is that he can’t rap because he’s “White with a mic”. The derogatory language shows that he is not accepted into the rapping community. His Trailer also brings significance to the meaning of Journey, as it symbolises his poverty…

The fourth step of the journey is crossing the first threshold,here Campbell describes the stage as" the hero goes forward in his adventure”. The fourth stage is where the hero actually start his adventure, here he leaves the safety of what is known into a location that is horrific and unknown. The rules and limits of location of the adventure are unknown, adding to the insecurity of the hero. The House of the Spirits presents it nicely, clara moves from her home, the location where she is…

by Ann Patchett, is the journey it takes for people as individuals to find who they truly are, and how the topic of morality plays a big role in the process. From the beginning of the book, it is evident that the main character, Dr. Marina Singh, relies solely on past events which in consequence, continue to torment her as an adult and further dictate how she lives her life. Moreover, these fears increase as she begins her voyage in the Amazon, and as her journey continues, she learns that it is…

and, as he was doing so, two customers had entered the shop and bought some crystal..”(48). He knew that the Crystal Merchant was a bit hesitant on hiring him because he was a total stranger in a strange land. Although this may be true, Santiago continues to show the Crystal Merchant of his ability and leadership skills when it comes to working for the Crystal…

feelings of doubt during their journey. However, the father’s reassurance inspires his son to sustain the voyage, accordingly motivating the man’s own persistence. As he confirms his son’s survival day after day, the man’s faith in hope is fortified, inspiring him to continue their expedition. Generally, in the novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy, the boy symbolizes hope as he is perceived as a God, and serves as a barrier between his father and death, motivating the ongoing journey. Within the…

When one experiences life at the highest of highs in a lavish community, one simply cannot comprehend the joys and journeys that could be a result of giving up their material possession. Experiencing life at “below par” to what one considers normal is necessary to understand and appreciate the good things in life that do not necessarily come from being on cloud nine all the time. Although Hermann Hesse uses an impassioned and personal tone throughout his novel, Siddhartha, his use of appeals to…

one of trials and tribulation. The physical obstacles, landscape, and people that Phoenix faces are symbols that are relatable to personal occurrences in my own life. Phoenix has difficulty seeing and relies on her memory to get her through her journey. This is a physical problem for her, but to me symbolizes the unknown. Not knowing what the future holds is a very worrying thing to me. She also has trouble with the state of her body. Her bones are old and weary, which to me symbolizes how…

exhausting journey to town to retrieve some medicine for her ailing grandson, however along the way she is faced with obstacles that try to prevent her from reaching her goal. Phoenix is a old, poor negro woman with ambitions that may be mocked at or looked down upon by the “white folks” however, even though Phoenix is faced with oppression she finds a way to be triumphant in a period of time that tries to keep her down. Phoenix is determined, fearless, humble, loving and will continue to wear…

What is it that makes a journey constructively beneficial? Is it the stepping stones of the expedition or knowing the end result which makes the trip worth taking in the first place? Although many find controversy in this subject, Having voiced that it is the acknowledgment of the destination that gives purpose to the journey. In reality, it is the journey that proves to be the most profitable to the individual(s) because it teaches core traits such as Perseverance, courage, and commitment.…