Terrestrial Ecosystem By Patricia Tummons

He aliʻi ka ʻaina, He kaua ke kanaka (The land is the chief, the war is the people). The ʻaina and its importance to our culture and lives are well explained within the two articles. Patricia Tummons is the author of article number one, titled “ Terrestrial Ecosystem”. It is a fervent article about the restoration and protection of the endemic plant and animal life of Hawaiʻi. Article number two is called “Hoea ea: Land education and food sovereignty in Hawaiʻi” written by Manulani Aluli Meyer. Hoʻea ea is about educating someone about the land and different actions that is being taken to ensure Hawaiʻis natural resources. The tone of both the articles show passion towards the protection and education for endemic Hawaiian plants and animals. “ Terrestrial Ecosystem” is an article written by Tummons. She is passionately aggressive towards protecting and restoring Hawaiʻis forest. As Tummons states, “ Protecting and expanding Hawaiʻis forests is of paramount importance. Nothing else matters if we fail
Article number one is by Patricia Tummons titled “Terrestrial Ecosystem”. She uses her diction to show empathy and at the same time support. Tummons says, “ The amazing ability of life forms to adapt to new circumstances. (164)” Carefully wording this sentence to show both empathy and support is shown in the sentence. The quote automatically shows the empathy she has for the life forms, but also the extensive and unlimited support she has as well. Hoea ea by Meyer shows determination for growing and managing our own food and uses the word “sovereignty (100).” When hearing the word sovereignty you automatically think freedom and determination. Diction in Tummons article shows both empathy and support for the ecosystem and life forms of Hawaiʻi. Meyers diction shows determination for food sovereignty. Both directions come from two different point of views of different