Wonders of the World

Grand Canyon Reflective Essay, Research, Sustainability The Grand Canyon is one the seven wonders of the natural world. Every year five million people from around the world visit the Grand Canyon to experience its incredible views and hike its trails (National Parks Service. U.S., 2017). Nearly two billion years of geological history is stored in the horizontal strata on the sides of the canyon. The Grand Canyon not only provides sweeping views, recreational trails, and a habitat for wildlife…

Who would’ve thought that a man, blind from birth, would become a famous musician and songwriter? When Stevie Wonder was born in a St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, he didn’t receive enough oxygen which caused him to become blind. Even with this obstacle, he fought through it all, and pursued his dreams. Stevie Wonder was born May 13, 1950. He taught himself piano and drums by age ten. During that time he was singing and playing drums in his church. When Stevie was thirteen, Stevie and…

place while standing 2,430 meters above sea level (Source 2). Many travelers come every year to see Machu Picchu because of its architectural significance, the landscape it is in, and the history behind it. Machu Picchu is one of the places in the world where no one has any idea of how it was built. When Hiram Bingham finally found the place we call Machu Picchu, he recorded that the larger stones they built out of appeared to weigh 10 to 15 tons. How were they moved to make houses and walls…

Wonder Woman What really pleased me in this movie was how determined and self-less Diana’s character was. Her whole goal when facing the real world was to protect others and restore peace by destroying Ares, the god of war. At this time, she had been previously sheltered on the island protected by Zeus. Now, she was on her own and about to enter into World War II. When she was brought in front of the generals of the allies, she was speechless. How could such men not make more of an effort to…

and society. In The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, by discovering the truth characters hold a different interaction, attitude and perception of others. Whilst, in The Eagleman Stag, composed by Michael Please, by the fulfillment of curiosity and wonder, the main character undergoes a change of perception of himself and society. Therefore, the concept…

(Stanley 18). Unsurprisingly, the sequel was just as successful as it’s prequel. Many 19th century critics found Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to have a “sheer imaginative force, coupled with a blend of humor, unsentimental sweetness, and a sense of wonder,” which made the book unique from all other books published during this time period (Stanley 33). The critics also found the illustrations to be a huge part of the book's success. They believe that the images provided…

viewing. It can be fear(Jaws), wonder(Back to the Future), love(Moonrise Kingdom), and provocation of thought(Mulholland Drive). This years Blade Runner 2049 is a film that made feel wonder, with it’s fully realized world and ideas, and made my mind buzz with ideas. Guillermo del Toro’s newest film, The Shape of Water, gave me a similar reaction to last year’s La La Land. When I walked out of La La Land, I was full of wonder and magic. I was ready to take on the world. When I walked out of The…

faith, loyalty, creativity, courage, serenity, love and intelligence. We then answered a couple of questions, that would lead to the creation of my motto. The first question asked, " what most excites you in or about the world?", the love of nature, family, the sense of wonder that is instilled in each individual, the kindness of strangers; are what excites me…

oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people” (Martin Luther King, Jr.). This quote by Martin Luther King, Jr has proven to carry throughout history and possibly well into the future as seen in the novels, Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Each author wrote a unique novel, with one thing in common, the main characters, along with the group of people they identify with,…

or would you use what time you have left and look for things to be thankful for, see the world, and hear what it has to say? You choose the second option and realize how much you miss throughout your life. You wish you would have decided to do this earlier, but now it's too late. Would you want this to be you-to never be truly happy until 10 seconds before you're dead? Seeing the important things in this world can cause a large impact on your life-it would change how you feel and how you live. I…