Number The Stars Summary Essay

The Gorilla beringei beringei or mountain gorilla, was first discovered on October 17th 1902, by a German officer named Captain Robert von Beringe (Berggorilla and Direkthilfe, 2002). Mountain gorillas play a large role in it’s particular ecosystem through consumption the gorillas control and maintain vegetation that is vital for a healthy environment not only for the primate but also other species that live in the environment as well. Since the discovery of the mountain gorilla much fascination has been drawn toward the species. However, the gentle creature’s population has had a sharp decline from Rwanda’s belief in sumu, poaching, human disease, and unregulated tourism. In efforts to revive the species population from extinction, persistent activism through worldly foundations are helping protect the mountain gorilla species.

With only two hundred and fifty to three hundred left, the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla roams the African forests while on the brink of extinction (Save Our Species). Africa has many populations of primates that are at the least endangered, and the Cross River Gorilla is the closest to extinction and the least studied due to the rarity of observing them. (Save Our Species). These gorillas are confined to small, mountainous areas that have been separated over and over again by fragmentation, furthermore ruining the needed social aspect of the groups and need for vast land (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.), (Save Our Species) The increased hunting and fragmentation of these Gorilla’s habitats has caused a large problem with how the

With the extinction of many animals and the changing environment due to human activities, conservation methods should be put into action to save the earth and its residents. With so many negative things happening to the environment it is possible that the earth and its resources could run out in the next few generations. One species, the mountain gorillas, contribute greatly to the well being of the earth and needs to be saved. Being the destroyers of the earth, I believe that it our duty to find a way repent for our negligence to our neighbors and environment.

Throughout the film, the residents emphasize their relationship with their Jewish culture. For these people, being Jewish is not simply about religiosity – rather, their culture serves to find a community of similar people in their old age. The community center serves as a physical gathering space for the residents to experience shared Jewish rituals, stories, and performances. Although these people may not know each other intimately, they are brought together by their culture, music, and traditions. Additionally, a principal theme of the film regards the elderly people’s experience with aging.

The major theme of the book is shown through the bonds of friendship and how in the most of unlikely circumstances friendship can survive and exist between people possessing an extensive and most restrictive division. A second theme is the evil and the intolerance which existed around these times of the Nazi regime and the Holocaust, as seen by the Germans having the Jews in the concentration camp. And the third theme is the curiosity and innocence of Bruno, Shmuel and

As with all things, even psychological analysis, I find it’s best to start at the beginning. The first theme encountered in the film is nature versus nurture. Judy provides a look into the long history of the animal’s natures with her play, “Thousands of years ago...prey was scared of predators, and predators had an uncontrollable biological urge to maim and maul.”(1). Then with that foreshadowing out of the way she hints at the work of proper nurturing that lead to the Zootopia we see, “Over time we evolved, and moved beyond our primitive, savage ways. Now predator and prey live in harmony.”(2). Although it’s never confirmed what kind of evolution sparked peace, whether it was developing language, gaining a higher understanding, or even some form of

Before I get started on the arguments some information needs to be provided first. Silverback gorillas are protectors of their group. These specific gorillas are extremely affectionate and take care of one another. Almost like humans and the “mama/papa bear” instincts that our parents have. They are also very loving animals and will not make or cause harm if it is not necessary. When silverbacks feel that them or their group is in danger they will try to get rid of the intruder by

Lee looks at this through a very different approach. Based on a study conducted by Jane Goodall in which she would give a surplus of bananas to a group of chimpanzees for eight years, we can see that apes are not as peaceful as they would appear. Once Goodall stopped providing the bananas, the chimps began to split into competing groups. The groups would fight, raid, and kill each other in order to preserve available resources. Lee argues that this consequence prove that violence is not a human condition. Goodall’s study proves that hominids fight in times when they need to preserve resources, and fight in tactical manners in order to protect their communities.

There are many wild animals in the world are in danger. The mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) are one of the most threatened species in the world that inherited from monkeys (Macaca Fascicularis) and apes (Hominoidea), which was found in Africa and Arabia about 34-24 millions years ago. Mountain gorillas are Animalia, which phylum is Chordata and class of Mammalia. The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of eastern gorilla, which live in two regions in Africa. There are three countries where mountain gorillas live. They are Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. According to National geographic, there are about 700 mountain gorillas remaining in the earth and half of them live in a Virunga mountains in central Africa. In average, they live about 35 years; the standing height of a mountain gorilla is between 4-6 feet. They’re weight usually between 300-485 pounds and they are bit larger than other type of gorillas. Mountain gorilla usually live in a group and head of their group is called ‘silverback’ that is an adult male who grow a patch of silver hair on their back and hips. However, when dominant silverback die, the whole group face hard time to regroup themselves. Female gorilla usually becomes sexually mature before male gorilla. At the age of 7-8 female gorillas become sexually active, however they started to breed few years later. On the other hand, male gorilla starts

“Despite everything I believe that people are really good at his shows heart.”, writes Anne Frank. Despite her dire circumstances, Anne Frank wrote optimistically about people’s hearts. Anne and her family were forced into hiding when Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. Along with her family another Jewish family, the VanDaans, stayed at the Secret Annex with hope of outlasting the war and hate in which Hitler has instilled upon Germany. As a gift from her father Anne has received a diary, in which she writes down her experiences and thoughts as she hid in the Secret Annex. Anne’s optimistic idea about people's hearts is false, some people always stay hateful always placing blame on other, bad people’s reactions to something will never be result in good, however some people might argue that people are just trying to good with bad methods.

The novel Number the Stars takes place in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark in September 1943. Denmark in 1943 wasn't the happiest place in the world. Like most other parts of Europe during World War II, the country was under German occupation. This means that Denmark, which was a smaller and much more peaceful country, had fallen to the control of a larger and more aggressive political group, the Nazis. At first, the Nazis didn't make too many changes in Denmark but the Nazis are affecting daily life in Denmark more and more. This book grabbed my attention quickly. I picked this book because I enjoy learning about the history of the Holocaust. The setting helped me decide to read this

The gorilla, fighting after the manner of its kind, struck terrific blows with its open hand, and tore the flesh at the boy’s throat and chest with its mighty tusks.” – Burroughs, p. 42

Having a family to rely on and be supported by is said to be the most important thing to have in life. No matter where you go, you should have loving family members who will support and help you without question, if they are ever needed to. In the novel, The Fault in our Stars, the theme of having loved ones and being close to family members is heavily leaned on through the actions of illnesses and loss. The novel shows the theme through the actions of Hazel, Augustus, and their parents. As expected, each character has their own style of expressing their emotions, feelings, and thoughts in their dark times.

Do you ever get mad when your parents say you can’t do something or go anywhere? Well, imagine how Anne feels being isolated in that room all day long, every day. The story "Diary of Ann Frank" reveals what it’s like to transition from childhood to adulthood in the modern life. The theme of the story is living in oppression and how it affects Anne as a person, both physically and emotionally. For two years, Anne and her family along with another family are locked up in hiding in a secret loft. “The diary of Anne Frank” shows us that sometimes family is all we got but we have to make the best of it and be thankful we have our family. Anne Frank quoted “we all eat and read like one family” (page 230) This statement tells us that no matter what