After reviewing the list of banned and challenged books‚ I found one that is by one of my favorite authors. The book Looking For Alaska written by John Green was the sixth most challenged book last year for a “scene that may lead a student to sexual experimentation”(Top Ten Challenged Books of 2016 via YouTube). Looking for Alaska was challenged in the United States‚ and is currently the bout of a drawn out battle in Kentucky. At Marion County High School an upset parent wrote a letter to the high
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isolated town‚ and the people born and raised in it have seen a sight that many people can’t fathom. Many Americans see the world climate change‚ but don’t take action because they have not seen the major effects of it. Being born and raised in Juneau‚ Alaska I have sadly seen over a dozen glaciers recede at a rapid rate‚ each year being a record-breaking year. Years where snow fall has been minimal because the difference of a few degrees. Unfortunately‚ these unusual years are become the standard. The
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things‚ such as drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes. After Alaska dies‚ he finds the real him He discovers The Great Perhaps and moves on with his life. Throughout the book he isn’t just looking for The Great Perhaps‚ he’s looking for his true identity. Alaska’s death helps him with discovering both of the goals. His self-identity crisis is his character vs. self conflict. Chip‚ Miles‚ Lara‚ and Takumi all try to figure out how and why Alaska died. They are trying to find out whether it was a suicide
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profits over social problems such as environmental degradation. An example that sheds light on the conflict between human interests and environmental responsibility is the controversial approval of the oil drilling in the Northern Slope region of Alaska and the drilling that has already began‚ in the Tar Sands of Alberta. In this paper I will firstly explain the situation regarding why the drilling for oil is up for debate to take place. Secondly I will assess the benefits and the irreparable damage
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Salty Dawg Saloon. Two log cabins with a light house situated in the middle of them. One of these log cabins is 117 years old. The light house was added making it the noticeable landmark it is today. This building is located on the Homer Spit of Alaska. You walk inside and you see thousands of dollar bills and are greeted by the polite people of Homer. Instantly as you are walking around you can feel the history of the building and you want to look at everything there is in this building. It feels
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TRIBUTE TO ALASKA [ALASKA THRILLS] Because Alaska’s home to me And since I’ve lived in this great land In verses Heaven’s bliss I see And marvel at the Grace God planned A tribute to this land I sing Where glacial rivers winding bring Huge Pinks‚ and Reds‚ and Kings to spawn In places men have never gone White peaks pierce clouds where eagles soar And deep through canyons North winds roar Like rows of soldiers White Birch stand So tall and straight and give this land A special beauty all its own
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The Exxon Valdez and Prince William Sound case Research the Exxon Valdez and Prince William Sound Case in Box 3.2 on page 67 of your Trusted Criminals text. Answer the following questions: What has happened to the key players since the events in this case? Since the events in the subject case‚ the environment continues to be the victims. The natural resources of Prince William Sound County have not recovered. Many people who relied on finishing as way of earning their living are still unable
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Looking for Alaska is a fictional book by John Green which tells the story of how one girl greatly impacts four other students lives. This story shows how just one person can completely change the life of others around them. Although Alaska Young feels as if she is not all that special those around her completely disagree. One accident that ends Alaska’s life seems as if it also ends those around her. She changed those around her for the better and everyone admired Alaska Young. This story is set
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affecting certain groups of Natives in Alaska. Alcohol abuse is a type of substance abuse‚ that present itself when an individual starts drinking heavily which eventually leads to addictive behaviors. The point of this paper isn’t to blame any particular individual or group in this matter‚ rather to establish awareness and try to come with solutions. The majority of society has overlooked this problem mainly because it does not affect them and that the Alaska Natives live isolated from our surroundings
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Looking For Alaska Written by John Green Forgiveness and Guilt plays an big role leading up to the three major themes. Mystery‚Life and Death‚Loyalty and Forgiveness are three major themes that are portrayed throughout the novel to teach us a life long lesson that could potentially change our perspective of how we see life.In this novel is In this novel Mystery‚Life and Death‚Loyalty and Forgiveness plays a major role in influencing Miles behaviour and actions after a tragedy that Alaska has suffered
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