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Shovel Nosed Sharks Christs March Toward Calvary Death
674 wordsChristian symbolism, especially images that refer to the crucifixion of Christ, is present throughout The Old Man and the Sea. During the old mans battle with the marlin, his palms are cut by his fishing cable. Given Santiago's suffering and willingness to sacrifice his life, the wounds are suggestive of Christs stigmata, and Hemingway goes on to portray the old man as a Christ-like martyr. As soon as the sharks arrive, Santiago makes a noise one would make feeling the nail go through his hands ...
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The Bottle Nosed Dolphin
1,135 wordsThe Bottle-nosed Dolphin is the most studied and generally the best-known species of dolphin. Bottle-nosed dolphins are classified "Tursiops truncates" in scientific name, and belong to the family Delphinidae, in the suborder Odontoceti, order Cetacea. This animal is a very intelligent individual. Bottle-nosed dolphins are commonly found in zoos or marine parks because of their capability to perform tricks. They can jump through hoops 5 meters high because of their incredibly powerful tail. As w...
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Story Takes Place Helps The Reader
621 wordsHarper Lee uses a variety of language styles to establish the distinct characteristics of the characters she creates. The many forms of diction and dialect used throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird help accentuate the realism of the characters to the reader. The story takes place in a small town in Maycomb county, Alabama, so its not surprising that siblings, Scout and Jem, and their friend Dill all talk with a southern accent. In a conversation between the three of them in Chapter 1, the ...
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Long Slender Beaks Found In Tropical Dolphins
509 wordsThe mammalian dolphins are small, streamlined whales, usually with a well-defined, bearlike snout. They are often called porpoises, but that name is usually reserved for similar, but beatles, whales of the family Phocoenidae (see porpoise). Dolphins are popularly noted for grace, intelligence, playfulness, and friendliness to man. The most widely recognized species are the common and bottle-nosed dolphins (Delphinus delphi's and Tursiops truncated; see photograph); both are of the family Delphin...
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Humphrey Bogart Maltese Falcon
1,137 wordsThe mysterious legend of the Maltese Falcon unfolds as the opening scene reveals the origin of the jewel-encrusted black statue. Its history dates back ages, and it is said to have disappeared after a struggle at sea, with its whereabouts unknown. The black and white screen slowly provides a transition into the office, and intricate life of private eye Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart). As the dialogue starts fast and furiously, a story involving murder, greed and betrayal unfolds on screen. This movi...
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Leaf Nosed Bats Species Of Bats Microbes
946 wordsBy Nick Carroll (I do not wish to remain anonymous; let my work benefit everyone! ! ) Note: I wrote this as a freshman. I do not know if it is any good. The information is accurate, though. Have Fun! Bats: Their Life and Special Senses Bats are the only mammals capable of long periods of flight. Bats are classified into two distinct groups, larger bats, or megabits and smaller bats, called microbes, in 17 families. One of these families contain all megabits (more than 150 species); the other 16 ...
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Male And Female Body Language
1,651 wordsLanguage is the basis to all cultures in the world, today. Whether it is in writing, sign language, or body language, it is a must in every civilization. Language is perceived differently through the male and female genders. Many forms of sexist language have been identified into three forms language that ignores women, language the defines women narrowly, and language that depreciates women (Wetherall 276). Women have been discriminated for years. This all strings back to when the female was th...
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