ambulance they kept calling me‚ but I couldn’t hear them. I woke up at the hospital. The doctor told me that I was unconscious for three days. He said that from my pain‚ I might be treated by the box jellyfish‚ the most venomous creature in the world. Its stings are fatal to humans‚ and I was incredibly survived. He said that they had ever seen the box jellyfish in Thailand before. After getting better‚ my friend and I got back home. Several months later‚ the government called me to ask for the detail again
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replaced by pervasive commoditization. Scott incorporates the idea of people as commodities suggested by Roy labelled as a ‘prize’ embodies a cautionary message through a foreboding biblical reference to Lucifer‚ “you seek knowledge…may be a serpent to sting you’ to reinforce the irony of Victor’s prolonged toil of pursuing more knowledge with little benefit. Hence‚ Victor’s unchecked scientific investigation is depicted as ultimately self-destructive and to that end‚ Shelley induces us to appreciate the
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In John Steinbeck’s The Pearl‚ rich symbolism is used to convey the message of the parable being told. Symbolism is a useful tool in storytelling because it helps the author add a deeper meaning to the story. In The Pearl‚ Steinbeck enriches every aspect of the story with symbolism from the setting‚ to characters‚ and the plot itself. The different symbols interact with one another throughout the story‚ which ultimately affects the outcome of the novel. The first and most important symbol
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an accused man is going to be judged fairly and justly always. I do however have some regrets about my decision to leave due in great part to the mass criticism I receive from several of the church members and few townsfolk. The harshness and sting of many taunting insults have led me to believe that I may have made the wrong decision however‚ a large amount of close friends of the town have reassured me of my just causes for departure from the church. I could have chosen to stay with the
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such as trees‚ walls‚ and even people’s legs. It has a pseudo head so that predators attack the wrong side of its body and gives the centipede time to attack or run. The centipede is able to swing its body over its other half and use its real head to sting its prey. Centipedes have adapted from ocean-dwelling creatures to skillful land-dwelling ones. Another unique feature is its ability to absorp water through its belly. Since centipedes don’t have mouths their underside acts as a sponge to meet its
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In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit‚ Bilbo‚ the main character‚ goes through many experiences that changes him. During his adventures with the dwarves and Gandalf‚ Bilbo is given titles‚ battles dangerous creatures‚ and has a run-in with a dragon. Before their expedition‚ Gandalf gives Bilbo the title of “Burglar”. This is demonstrated in the quote “If I say he’s a Burglar‚ a Burglar he is‚ or will be when the time comes” (Tolkien 19). This title is only given to Bilbo so he joins the dwarves in their
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Shane Taulty Mr. Trenchard Global Studies H 06 September 2016 Muhammad Ali “Float like a butterfly sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see”(GoodReads.com). This is not just any quote. This is a quote from a boxer‚ but not just any boxer. He was looked up to by thousands. He was not only one of the world’s most renowned fighters but‚ was also world famous for his importance in civil rights leading many lower class African Americans to believe
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uses excellent word choice “The steaming foliage seems to almost writhe with fire”. With this he is able to capture the intensity of visible hot pain the weather causes on the plants. The author also uses similes such as “popping up like corn to sting the flesh” this play on words creates a contrast between the harsh meanings of the words and how they are conveyed in this passage. Along with creating these contrasts between the words and their meaning‚ the author also establishes a sense of uniqueness
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In the memoir A Long Way Gone‚ the author‚ Ishmael Beah‚ relates his story to the title. On page 65‚ the author says: “We were a long way from Mattru Jong. A long way gone.” The title‚ A Long Way Gone‚ gives the reader a glimpse of how far Ishmael is away from Mattru Jong‚ his life before being a soldier‚ and how distant he is with himself. Mattru Jong is a city in Sierra Leone‚ which Ishmael‚ his brother‚ Junior‚ and a few friends travel to in chapter 1 to attend a talent show. While on the way
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nutrients‚ therefore‚ they eat insects for nourishment. Bug-eating plants include sundews and pitcher plants. Here are 10 strange facts about plants you didn’t know. List Item In Australia‚ there is a plant called the ’Suicide Plant’ because its sting can last for months and its pain is so intolerable that individuals have committed suicide after touching it. List Item A plant named ’Dumb Cane’ or ’Mother in
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