main characters in The Guardian, this is a movie about the United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. One of the main charters; Senior Chief Ben Randall is a very decorated rescue swimmer, many people say he is a legend. As for his age I know he is past the age of 40 but otherwise it is not stated. After an accident in the line of duty he is sent to work at “A” school which is the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer training facility. I believe Senior Chief Randall to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Swimming is an activity that’s been around for a long time. Some of its first forms have been in ancient caves that have illustrations of people swimming. Some others include in the Greek epic poems “The Illiad” and “The Odyssey.” During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, swimming began to be a structured activity and later on in history became a popular sport. In 1896, it was a portion of the Olympics in Athens, Greece and it continues to be part of the summer Olympics. Currently, swimming
Warfare not only results in majority of casualties but also affect individuals both physically and psychologically. This can damage their sense of purpose and identity which can lead to difficulties in the way they relate to others. Art and religion proves to be the saviour of these individuals by helping them respond to the effects and aftermath of war with valour and resilience which not only helps them cope with stress and grief but also gives them the opportunity to interact and connect with
it has evolved over the course of history and has impacted the United States, and Michael Phelps is an influential swimmer. Swimming has evolved over the course of our history in many ways. Swimming used to only be a leisure activity. It was usually not for competing. Swimming first evolved when people found ten thousand year old rock paintings with people swimming on them on a cave of a wall in Egypt. The pictures showed different swimming styles such as the breaststroke and the doggy paddle. The
Whitman writes “long have you timidly waded holding a plank by the shore, now I will you to be a bold swimmer”(25-26 Whitman). Whitman uses metaphor to get his point across. It is not likely that Whitman is actually talking about someone afraid to swim, rather Whitman uses jumping into water as a metaphor to going out and living. Jumping into water, for someone
What does a hiker, computer programmer, rock climber, swimmer, CEO and a mother of three have in common? The thirst for something new, that ultimate adventure that will awaken that sleeping adrenalin. And if you find yourself having the dilemma of finding a gift for anyone of your friends, colleagues or loved ones, try to base it on a common need. Adventure. Think about the gift of canyoning, a gift for somebody that does it all or somebody that wants to try it all. The most amazing gifts can be
participate in. This paper seeks to discuss the notion of desire through the lenses of three short stories: “The Swimmer” (desire of youth), “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Desire for Beauty) and “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” (Desire for Lust and Looks). Desire is something that you cannot control, and the nature of desire can lead to one's ultimate fate. In "The Swimmer, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", and "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" we see character's desires lead
Dogs are defined as domesticated carnivorous mammals that typically have long snouts, acute senses of smell, and barking, howling, or whining voices . Ranging from Chihuahuas that weigh about a kilogram to Mastiffs that weigh more than 100 kilograms, dogs vary largely in size, color, and function. But more than this definition, dogs are men’s best friend; they are loyal life companions to humans. Dogs provide companionship, therapy to depression, and safety to danger- providing both physical and
many scuba diving agencies, the largest being PADI, but there are many others, including the National Association of Underwater Instructors and the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools. All agencies require that participants be proficient swimmers, in reasonably good health, and at least 12 years of age. The course usually consists of classroom work, practice in a pool or confined body of water, and dives in open water. In the course, students learn to use diving equipment, to equalize air
found in most of the United States The raccoon lives in wooded areas near water. It is very adaptable though and is also found in suburbs and cities. It usually makes its den in a tree, but it may make its home in an abandoned woodchuck burrow, a cave, barn, sewer, or even a house! The raccoon is omnivorous and opportunistic. Common foods include fruits, nuts berries, insects, rodents, frogs, eggs and crayfish. In some rural areas, corn is a large part of the raccoon's diet. In suburban and urban
Michael Ondaatje's novel The English Patient takes place during the aftermath of World War II; one of the major transformative events of the 20th century (Kesternich 2013). The narrative brings light to the relationships among the main characters who have all been damaged by this violent era and have ended up in an abandoned villa in the deserts of Italy. Hana, a young nurse from Canada; Kip, a Sikh sapper working for the British; Almásy, also known as the English Patient who was terribly burned
Beowulf is an anonymous poem that takes place in Denmark and Geatland, the modern day Sweden. It tells the tale of a kingdom in Denmark, ruled by King Hrothgar, which is in peril and how a hero comes to save it. Beowulf was estimated to be written in the 8th to 11th century during the Anglo-Norman period making it the oldest surviving epic poem in historians’ possession. Though parts of the original manuscript were destroyed in a fire, around 1731, the work has still proven useful to scholars and
Heroism is fighting even when you are scared. It’s showing that you will do whatever you can for the people on your block even if you can’t save the whole town. The perfect example of a hero is Mike Zellner. Mike Zellner shows that he is a hero because he kept fighting while in the army not knowing if he was going to make it home. Not only in the military, but also when he was fighting a fire to save others life when he could be taking his own. Equally important is patrolling the city not knowing
Throughout time, conflict has been a predominant, necessary component and driving force of human existence and progression. The primary catalyst for such conflict is one’s national identity, and the clashing cultural disparities it produces between people with different national affiliations. Presently, many attempt to neglect their historical backgrounds in order to avert disputes and conflicts. The fact remains however, that one cannot flee from his or her national identity, no matter how ardently
life. First, Odysseus shows bravery in many ways throughout The Odyssey. He shows bravery when he is with allies and friends, which is much easier to do than when one is by themselves. He shows this bravery when he goes to investigate the Kyklops’s cave, “I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer,” (IX, 248-249). Here Odysseus shows bravery with friends because his shipmates are with him. He shakes the fear from their hearts and convinces them to stay a little longer. Odysseus knows that
welcome snack for white-tailed deer during deep snows. If you spot a small pile of freshly-snipped branches on a winter walk, it's likely porcupines are nearby. Their winter dens are easy to find -- just follow your eyes and nose. Porcupines winter in caves and hollow logs. They travel the same paths every day.
teeth ar... ... middle of paper ... .... The people that study ecosystems and endangered animals are working to save leopards. Weird Facts Have you ever had a pet cat that liked to swim? Probably not, most cats hate water. But, leopards are good swimmers! Leopard really is just a big cat. She purrs when happy. He growls when he gets angry. They make a coughing noise to warn other leopards they are coming. Movies A leopard named "Baby" starred in the funny black-and-white movie Bringing up Baby. Katherine
A tale of mistaken identity: the ragged tooth shark (Carcharias taurus, Rafinesque 1810) and the story behind a misunderstood creature T. Ngcongwane, Dept. of Zoology and Entomology, University of the Free State: QwaQwa Campus, Phuthaditjhaba, Kestell Road, 9999 (+27)79 964 7598 2010141469@ufs4life.ac.za Introduction “Shark! There’s a shark in the water!” Possibly one of the scariest phrases you will ever encounter when out on the beach for a tan or walk. That fearsome predator that has got
Water commonly represents purity or the washing away of one’s sins, but in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things and Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient the meaning varies. Both authors use water, or the absence of, as a means to assert notions of identity and human connections during the occurrence of traumas. The movement and presence of water equates to the transgression of social boundaries and recovery from traumatic experiences displayed by the characters in these novels. The resurfacing
Muslim (Kapit). Islam is a religion that’s foundation is based on the messages received by Muhammad in the 600’s AD. Muhammad was born in 570 AD in Mecca. Muhammad is God’s messenger in the Muslim faith. Muslims believe that Muhammad was visited in a cave by an angel and the angel said, “Recite in the name of your Lord who created, created man from clots of blood! Recite! Your Lord is the most bountiful one; who by the pen taught man what he did not know” (Salter 172). Olajuwon ended up setting a good