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    pastimes for everyone. (Meinking) Their motto is to “come as you are‚” which draws all kinds of individuals to colonize and visit the Keys. Many tourists go to the Florida Keys to scuba dive or snorkel in the coral reefs‚ or see one of the many real shipwrecks that are available there. There are numerous

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    S.A. Bodeen’s Shipwreck Island and Johann David Wyss’ Swiss Family Robinson are different books‚ but they do have very certain similarities. One book is about a family that values their relationships‚ especially with God. These values become even more important as they are stuck on a desert island. However‚ the other book talks about a family that doesn’t have any bond until they have no choice but to get along to survive on what seems to be a deserted island. The similarities of these books are

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    with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The main plot begins when they have to move‚ because the Zoo is too expensive. They move by ship. Pi watches helplessly as the ship with his family and the crew sinks in front of him‚ but he survives the shipwreck in the Lifeboat. He is the only Person in the Boat just with a Bengal tiger‚ a zebra‚ a monkey and a hyena in the middle of the Ocean. At the end Pi survives unexpected 227 days with a Bengal tiger and finally stranded on the coast of Mexico. The

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    left to drown in the roaring waters. The sailor‚ who sees this‚ does nothing to save him. In contrast to James’ benevolence‚ the sailor constantly remains self-interested and thus quite destructive. After being one of the three to survive the shipwreck‚ the Sailor arrives in Lisbon during an earthquake. In this instance he reaps his own benefits from the destruction and rubble of the disaster‚ as he steals money for alcohol and a prostitute. In the face of destruction‚ the Sailor reacted most

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    Crystal-clear blue waters surrounded by emerald-hued trees‚ the sounds of rushing water and birds trilling happily to each other filling the air- this is Ontario‚ Canada‚ a place filled with thriving ecosystems and breath-taking environments. This natural wonder is one of Canada’s most picturesque provinces‚ topped with natural views to see and explore. The word Ontario itself is literally translated to “beautiful water‚” and it absolutely lives up to that name. While Ontario is not ordinarily a

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    mentality throughout‚ Life of Pi by Yann Martel‚ will be explained by discussing: What trauma is‚ why he created the animal story as a coping mechanism‚ comparing and contrasting the real story with the animal story‚ and his behavior after the shipwreck. Being stranded at sea must have been rough. According to his file‚ he was stranded for 227 days. I have many questions for him. How did his childhood affect him? Why did he create the animals? He must have altered the real story due to how traumatizing

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    The exploration of shipwrecks only requires diving gear‚ and over time the job of hurricane hunting has not advanced since it’s starting. However‚ the magnitude of difference it makes on discovering the ruins of ancient civilizations when you are able to fly over an area and

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    empowered through fascism/authoritarian rule‚ mobilized by a larger ideal‚ take power. In the Stanford Prison Experiment we saw how authoritarian power corrupts‚ how even the most innocent of people can be driven to do horrendous acts. Lastly‚ the “Shipwreck exercise” we examined the complexities of group dynamics and roles‚ how an authority figures can persuade individuals from otherwise logical choices‚ but also examines how individuals keen to compromise in groups. In each of these activities we experience

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    Pi‚ Pi Patel’s adventure ends in a hospital bed where he is interviewed by two Japanese investigators about the shipwreck of the Japanese cargo ship. Pi tells them about how he survived with multiple animal companions in the lifeboat and his discovery of the carnivorous island. The Japanese men refused to believe his story simply because it is unrealistic. Pi then retells the shipwreck without the animals and instead puts himself as Richard Parker‚ his mother as the orangutan‚ the cook as the hyena

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    including Viola and her brother who get separated during the shipwreck at sea. Viola ends up being washed up on the island of Illyria. These two scenes are set very differently‚ Shakespeare probably decided to start with this scene because it introduces Duke Orsino who plays a critical role in the play‚ it shows us his personality and the relationship between him and Olivia. On the other hand‚ Trevor Nunn choose to begin with the shipwreck because there’s more action going on and it builds tension

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