The Swimmer

White Death The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death. The great white shark is a species of lamniform shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. The great white shark is mainly known for its size, with mature individuals growing up to 6.4 m (21 ft.) in length and 3,324 kg (7,328) in weight. These sharks reach maturity around 15 years old and was believed to have a lifespan of…

Dealing with a sudden case of epileptic seizure on first aid duty; the death of an elderly woman just a few hours after the morning ward round; witnessing electroconvulsive therapy; when I think of my experiences over the past few years I come to the realisation that there has been no single defining factor fuelling my desire for a career in medicine. Rather, my ambition has gradually become more and more cemented with each insight into the medical profession. These experiences have taught me…

One idea associated with the anglo-saxon period is the archetype of an epic hero. An epic hero is a brave and noble character in an epic poem, who is admired for great achievements. Epic heroes such as Achilles and Odysseus are just a couple who apply to the epic hero characteristics. But in Beowulf, Beowulf shows the qualities of a true epic hero. Beowulf represents an epic hero throughout the poem by showing the traits of strength, loyalty, and courage. Beowulf illustrates how he takes on…

Part 1 (usually we center this left, and keep it bolded rather than underlined) In “Action Observation and Acquired Motor Skills: An fMRI Study with Expert Dancers” by Calvo-Merino et al., (usually you have to list all of the researchers names the first time before saying et al. et al is used as an abbreviation after first stating all those included in the process) the process studied was action observation. Through studying the acquired motor skill, dancing, Calvo-Merino et al. sought to…

General Unknowns Bacterium Vitality en Vida Bacteria play a vital role in our daily lives. It is therefore our right to know the importance of being able to distinguish certain strains of bacteria. With the right knowledge we would be able to come up with a cure for a disease. An identity gives way to knowledge, to better understanding and access to information on how an organism works and how we can prevent its worsening effects or isolate its benefits. Scientists have been trying to…

I decided to do Clarissa from the Dancer and Chris from Lifeguard for a compare and contrast. Clarissa is a confused girl trying to discover her identity and culture; by finding it in Dance.She Chris is a dedicated swimmer and does not focus on anything else, however he learns the true meaning of friendship. When an individual has a rough time in life, they discover something that had been missing in their life, results in compassion and happiness. The connection between Clarissa…

Beowulf’s humility makes him a beloved member and ruler of the Geat dynasty; he never sinks to anyone’s level and he only brags slightly when making a formal boast, which everyone expects epic heroes to do. At the beginning of the epic when he reaches Hrothgar’s country and the Danes welcome the Geats, Beowulf meets a man named Unferth. Envious of Beowulf and his high regard, he brings up a tale from the past about Beowulf concerning a swimming contest, however he twists his words in order to…

After reading your work from Essay Workshop and Advanced Creative Nonfiction, the subject matter is expected and concerned with reaching beyond what some might only see as simple, ugly, or undesirable. The specificity of your intention in examining Clarion and its culture is articulated well and with confidence. I think your plan on having the narrative told out of chronological order, showcasing scenes of the past, present, and eventually one in the future is a wonderful creative choice for…

by a narrow neck. The south island townships of Adventure Bay and Alonnah are only a half-hour drive from the ferry terminal in the north. Once home to a thriving colonial whaling industry, Bruny Island is now a haven for bird-watchers, boaters, swimmers and camel riders along its sheltered bays, beaches and lagoons. Unfortunately, Bruny Island also has a sadder side to its history. Truganini, of the Wuenonne people of Bruny Island, is said to have been one of Tasmania's last fullblooded…

the plane flies low over Almasy instantly crashes and Geoffrey is instantly killed. But at that moment he learns Katharine was aboard the plane, she suffered internal injuries. On his way to get Katharine help Almasy has to leave her in the Cave of Swimmers (is a cave with ancient rock art in the mountainous Gilf Kebir plateau of the Libyan Desert section of the Sahara) for safety. As he begins his three day journey to British Controlled El Taj, he is informed by Caravaggio that British…