comprising 7‚107 islands‚ the Philippines is categorized broadly into three main geographical divisions: Luzon‚ Visayas‚ and Mindanao. Its capital city is Manila. The country is known for its very rich culture‚ history‚ scenic spots and most especially by being hospitable due to warmth acceptance given to the guest. One of the places that are mostly visit by the tourists is the Corregidor Island and probably the most historical place in the country. Corregidor is a small rocky island in the Philippines
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importance of treasure‚ in Beowulf An epic‚ is a lengthy narrative poem concerning about social and political organization‚ and events significant to a culture or nation. In Fred Robinson words‚ much of Beowulf is devoted to show the Germanic heroic code‚ in different aspects‚ which values strength‚ courage‚ bravery and loyalty in warriors; hospitality‚ generosity‚ responsibility and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in the inhabitants. Treasure‚ as well
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Lehane‚ Dennis. Shutter Island. New York: William Morrow‚ 2003. Print. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane takes place on Shutter Island‚ an island with an experimental mental institute called Ashecliffe Hospital. On September 21st 1954‚ a female patient named Rachel Solando went missing from Ashecliffe. U.S. Marshal Edward Daniels and his new partner‚ Chuck Aule‚ are assigned to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando. When they arrive to the island‚ they meet Dr. John Cawley‚ the
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The documentary‚ Alcatraz is Not an Island‚ describes the occupation that made Alcatraz a symbol for Indigenous people as motivation to stand up against the cruelty that they have experienced since the arrival of the Europeans. Hence the name of the film‚ Alcatraz can be seen as an inspiration for Indigenous people rather than an island. The first attempt to occupy Alcatraz took place in 1964 when a group of four Native Americans landed on the island and claimed it for four hours before the
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Surviving on a Desert Island Sometimes when I am daydreaming‚ I think about far off places‚ such as the beautiful uninhabited islands in the South Pacific. I imagine myself being shipwrecked on one of these islands‚ the way actor Tom Hanks was in Castaway. Probably I’ll never be stranded on a desert island‚ but if I were‚ I would like to have three things with me: Machete‚ Fishing Line‚ and A lighter The first thing that I would like to have is a machete. A machete will help cut
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Coney Island At the turn of the twentieth century‚ many radical social and industrial movements began to change the American culture. At this time‚ an industrial revolution was sweeping the nation ushering in a complete change of the American dream‚ America was becoming global power and empire‚ women were relentlessly fighting for social equalities‚ and cities grew even larger with large amounts of immigrants pouring into the nation’s coasts. Some people looking for something that res
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recesses of their extinct volcanoes.” So although there was recent thought the Easter Islanders were totally stranded after all the trees were gone‚ maybe not. Heyerdahl also cites plants as a tie between South America and the Islands. “The most important plant on Easter Island when Roggeveen and Captain
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Buried treasure‚ eye patches‚ and walking the plank are all words and phrases that often appear in stories involving pirates. Tales about the voyages of pirates are often adventurous and riveting ones. It is very awe-inspiring to think about the daring lives those pirates once led. However‚ it might not be safe to assume that these stories are close to the truth or even based on genuine facts. In 1881 Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a book entitled Treasure Island‚ which in return would forever change
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investigation. Typical of the Intuitionists text‚ Courcy Island is a classic closed setting physically and socially cut off from the outside world‚ which can only be accessed by boat. In this respect the investigation is limited to a certain location and group of people‚ creating an atmosphere of fear and suspense‚ intensifying the sense of immanent threat- “Here on the southern shore where the mainland couldn’t be seen‚ it was easy to imagine that the island was totally lost at sea..”. Crime fiction is often
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Ellis Island: Isle of Hope or Isle of Tears? Between 1892 and 1924‚ over 12 million immigrants arrived in America filled with hopeful anticipation of a new life (National Park Service para 1). Following their long journey by ship across the Atlantic Ocean‚ the first stop for many immigrants was Ellis Island. First- and second- class cabin passengers‚ who were immediately cleared for entry into America without being inspected or questioned‚ referred to Ellis Island as the “Isle of Hope.” For
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