The Sea Of Darkness - Original Writing

In the poignant novel The Light Between Oceans, author M.L. Stedman successfully communicates central ideas through the use of literary techniques. Through the careful use of letters, particularly written by Tom, the growing guilt of his character due to his actions was successfully portrayed by Steadman. The grief endured by Hannah and Isabel is effectively depicted through the use of imagery. Tom and Isabel’s families. Toms moral dilemmas are portrayed through the symbolism of the lighthouse and the title of the novel The Light Between Oceans. The readers are offered a profound insight into the various themes through the deliberate use of literary techniques.

Throughout literature, there are journeys that characters must take to progress from being naive to withhold great wisdom. However, in Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, the characters progressed from civilized men to inhumane animals. The novel explains the journey of a sailor from London to the heart of Africa to began colonizing. As that people refuse to acknowledge the truth of humanity because “civilized” men unravel their sanity and unites with their insidious self.

The daylight faded over the horizon, the rough, choppy morning waves had died down into stillness, they were ignited by the warm, orange glow of the sun. Whatever light was left shimmered off of the water, and reflected back at me. Dusk turned into the dead of night, the cool ocean breeze flowed throughout the whole vessel. The crashing of the waves against the hull lulled me to sleep.

Joseph Conrad 's Heart of Darkness contains both relevant and irrelevant elements to today 's society. Issues present in the text such as imperialism, racism, and moral ambiguity are still present today but their formats have changed enough in society that Heart of Darkness approaches obsolescence in perspective. Concurrently, the characters and theme presented in Heart of Darkness are scarce in fictional British literature therefore allowing this book to remain quite relevant. As we read more books, our ability to form informed opinions increases.

With beads of hot sticky sweat rolling down my temples I anxiously ruffle my sandy brown hair and fidget about with my black rimmed hipster glasses as I analyze the enigma I am in. Ok just let me think for just one moment I said to myself the campsite was past those old silver birch trees on the second fork going right. As I walk around hesitantly I contemplate my ability to remember directions properly and decide it would just be best if just try to find my way back to camp. However, after retracing my steps and trying my initial plans I wind up somewhere else that reminded me slightly of Alabama. Having nothing better to do I decide that I should record this ordeal with my Gopro so I can document what Kristen and

The passengers stood, waiting quietly on the fog absorbed docks. At this time in the morning, few would have normally been awake but for this trip, it called for an early exit. No one really knew what was going on but there was a general consensus that indeed, something WAS afoot. The silhouette of a large wooden ship appeared in the dense fog, inching closer and closer, bobbing with the small waves lapping against its bottom. One girl, her name was Sam, had always wondered how ships so large managed to stay afloat. She tapped the small briefcase on the ground to her right, idly wondering if it would defy gravity and logic. Her thoughts were disrupted by the gruff voices of large, muscular men who had made themselves visible on the deck of

gate here to secure the area that the tents are going to be set up in. Please don’t approach them and keep your distance.”

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, exemplifies the circle of life. The circle of life is usually characterized by life coming to an end as a new life is begun. The story follows Santiago an old fisherman in Cuba. He has struggled recently not being able to catch a fish for eighty-four days (Hemingway, 8). He finally hooks a fish and has a long enduring battle with the marlin (Hemingway, 51). This long duel between the old man and the marlin showcases the struggles in life, along with success, and even death.

As I look out my window, all I see is a deep, dark void. Then my eyes adjust. Sparkling lights slowly appear out of the blank. I look to my left, and see a brown marble, the size of my fingernail. I look back inside the ship. Machines buzz, buttons click, the engine hums. The symphony of sounds slowly faded into faint white noise.

“Dear Diary…it’s the first day of school and I can barely pull myself together. My parents are dead and my brothers not okay. For the first time since my life turned around I have written in my diary. I guess this depressing entry will have to wait, because my Aunt is calling my name from downstairs. Farewell - Elena

“RING, RING, RING!” I jumped so hard I almost jumped right out of my overalls. The fierce buzz of the dual-screen didn’t help either. It was E. Gadd trying to contacting me.

Carla went to a party in a neighborhood that was not familiar to her. The host of the party was only introduced a week ago through a mutual friend. After entering the party and looking around, she noticed that none of her friends had yet arrived. This was not a problem for her, taking off her coat and grabbing a drink, she introduced herself to the other people at the party until her friends arrived. At the end of the night, she felt very energized and happy. Connor arrived at the same party shortly after Carla. He had not really even wanted to come to the party, but Cara and his other friends had convinced him. He entered the house and could not see anyone he knew, so he decided to wait in the quieter part of the room until his other friends arrived. Connor had fun at the party, but after it had ended he was tired decided to go straight to bed when he arrived at home without talking to anyone else. Both of these characters arrived at a party. The difference between the two friends lies in their personality types: Carla was an extrovert, or a person who is “concerned primarily with the physical and social environment.” In contrast, Connor was an introvert, or a person who is “characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings.” According to twentieth-century psychologist Carl Jung, humanity can be divided into these two main personality types. The differences between these two personality types can be found biologically, socially, and behaviorally.

She marvelled as her grandson sat admiring as she told them the story of how she and her husband had met. Though she had told it many times she was always fascinated by how attentively Bruno sat, listening as she spoke. 'It was a winters afternoon; wet and windy, quite like this day. I was at his fathers restaurant with my mother. Your grandfather was our waiter that day. He came over to me and smiled, ' said Nathalie tapping her husbands arm as she spoke. 'We stayed all afternoon and by coincidence I might add, we left the restaurant at the same time. Our chauffeur was there but he insisted that he should open the door for such a lovely lady– '

They were the only things I knew at that point. I opened my eyes, only to find them being shadowed by darkness. I was blindfolded or at least I assumed I was. My senses awoke and heighted as fear ripped through my body.

SUDDENLY Billions of cosmic rocks... Churning soup and dust. One dark purple sphere With a sky like rust. It boiled and foamed,