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    Symbolism of the Sea In Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening‚” the sea is symbolic throughout the novel‚ mostly symbolizing the rush that it brings Edna. When Edna finally learns how to swim‚ she gets a taste of freedom and the power she has within herself. She recalls‚ "A feeling of exultation overtook her‚ as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless‚ overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out‚ where

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    Old Man and the Sea Essay In Ernest Hemingway’s novel‚ The Old Man and the Sea‚ a Cuban man named Santiago goes out on a fishing voyage trying to break his bad luck of going 84 days without a catch. Santiago is only dependent on his strength and willpower‚ while alone at sea. During this time‚ Hemingway portrays the old man as someone dissatisfied with isolation‚ creating for himself the illusion of company by prattling amongst himself. At the start of the text‚ Santiago is joined by a fisherman

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    Internet/World Wide Web

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    REFLECTION FOR CHAPTER 2 Chapter 2 is all about the internet; it is the worldwide system of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by packet switching using a standard set of communication protocols called TCP/IP or transmission control protocol/internet protocol. It is a network of networks that is made up of millions of private‚ public‚ commercial‚ academic‚ and government networks from local to global scope. The Web is a way to access information over the medium

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    minerals. The minerals on land are being depleted owing to the increasing demand for these minerals‚ and this makes the deep sea bed an alternative to the exploitation of minerals. The fact that the water bodies cover a huge part of earth’s surface makes deep sea mining even more viable option. It is a discussion about deep ocean mining‚ and it will cover the process of deep sea mining‚ the impacts of this process‚ the challenges and the possible alternatives to deep ocean mining. The mineral

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    Pollution on the High Seas

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    Case Title: Pollution On the High Seas Case Study Specialist for The Center for Sociological and Ethical Responsibility Executive Summary Since the shipping industry accounts for the transportation of more than 90 percent of the worlds products by volume it’s no wonder the seas are becoming an environmental responsibility of the very companies who use this resource to make money. Many of these companies are using bunker fuel which releases more sulfur dioxide than all of the world’s cars

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    Old Man and The Sea "The great DiMaggio is himself again!"(21)‚ in Ernest Hemingway’s novel‚ The Old Man and the Sea‚ which takes place near Havana‚ Cuba in the Caribbean Sea‚ a very old‚ unlucky‚ fisherman sets out for the big catch. The great DiMaggio is seamed throughout the novel to symbolize the old man and his struggle to catch the big fish‚ yet also he poses as a role model for Santiago (the old man). The old man is using the great DiMaggio for a role model. At a certain point

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    is a particularly great treatment. -Online The Old Man and the Sea By Ernest Hemingway Characters Santiago- Old Cuban Fisherman Manolin- The young teenager who fishes with Santiago Martin-Café owner who gives Manolin food and drink to Santiago Rogelio- helps out Santiago Pedrico- who helps them with the gear This is where Santiago had a bite in 87 days on sea. The front page of the book--> Ernest HemingwayReading

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    In The Old Man and the Sea‚ Ernest Hemingway presents the fisherman Santiago as the ideal man--independent in his action‚ eager to follow his calling‚ and willing to take chances in life. The old man’s most notable attribute‚ however‚ appears to be his unquenchable spirit: no matter how his body is beaten‚ his spirit remains undefeated‚ undefeatable‚ through all trials. In Santiago‚ the central character in The Old Man and the Sea‚ Hemingway has created a hero who personifies honor‚ courage‚ endurance

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    Old Man and the Sea" describes struggle‚ discipline and manhood. The main characters relationships exemplify how faith and skill overcome man’s adversity during life on the sea. Santiago’s growing relationship with the boy idealizes his statute as a father figure and develops his integrity and values towards the boy. Hemmingway shows us how an old fisherman’s will to overcome the sea’s obstacles proves his manhood to himself and the young boy. His skills and knowledge of the sea provide a positive

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    Kaylee Redington Mrs. McDuff English 3 Honors 10 February 2015 The Old Man and the Sea The story of The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is a tale that is deeper than catching a fish. This story describes a man who has been destroyed‚ both physically and mentally‚ but hasn’t been defeated. He has been out at sea for 84 days without catching a fish. He catches one of the biggest fish he has ever caught only to have it taken away from him. This story displays the themes of personal triumphs

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