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    Lord of the Flies starts off with these group of schoolboys lost and confused on an deserted island. The boys were on a plane on their way to a safe spot because of the nuclear age but suddenly went down and landed on an island. With the plane going down the adults were in the front, and when the plane split in two the front of the plane landed in the water. The boys looked around but the adults were nowhere to be found. Eventually with time, the boys found out who the major leaders are and who

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    Problematic Hope in Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Park Many people around the world take delight traveling to a paradise full of beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable scenery (“Virgin Islands”). Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Park is a site full of these blissful attributes. (“Virgin Islands”) Not to mention, the reef is filled with remarkable diversity among marine species and corals.(“Virgin Islands”) Although the reef is full of aesthetic components, this underwater city, among many others

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    fortunate to visit was the coral reefs near St. John at the Virgin Island Environmental Research Center. I learned interesting things about this unique living system and how they support many organisms, but one thing left me very bothered. On a tour of the coral reefs near a beach on St. John, I observed many pale detached corals. Not only that, but I saw the picture of these coral reefs from years before and the differences were enormous. In the old picture, the coral reefs were vibrant and many

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    not only the reef of lady Elliot Island, however, the corals surrounding it. “International visitations within Australia alone reached 3.9 million visitors within the first 7 months of 2014, which was an increase of approximately 9.5%, a number which continues to rise” (Tourism Australia, 2015). However, with this increasing number, comes possible damaging effects to the surrounding reefs of Lady Elliot Island, possibly leading to the excessive damage of corals due to activities and infrastructure

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    The state of Hawaii and its islands are role models for the nation and world when it comes to protection of ecological and biological resources. From establishments of protection of at least 20% of U.S. Coral reefs and associated habitat types in no-take areas, to working with local, governmental and global stakeholders to amend treaties and Acts that the nation can involve in. Currently, there are 43 sites considered marine protected areas and 12 of these are no-take zones. Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine

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    Island in Robinson Crusoe, the Coral Island and Lord of the Flies Compare and Contrast the ways in which "Robinson Crusoe", "the Coral Island" and "Lord of the Flies" present and develop the experience of being marooned on a desert island. Show how the texts reflect the ideas and beliefs of its own author and the period in which it was written. In all three novels a person or a group of people are marooned on a desert/tropical island. All three crash of scupper on or near the island

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    A Failed Social Experiment on Coral Island If a group of British school boys find themselves marooned on a tropical island, do they establish a peaceful society and adventure or do they revert to man’s violent and evil nature? The Coral Island by R. M. Ballantyne suggests the former; young English boys, upon landing on an Eden-esque island would develop a civilization, spread Christianity, and explore. William Golding, a writer and officer of the British Royal Navy in World War II, however, has

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    Mountaintops or Deep Valley of Despairs “Transformation is a process and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in the deep valleys of despairs.” Rick warren in the above quote has said one single sentence but with an immense meaning behind it. Thus, this quote sums up the journey of my life and how my journey of discovery started as tough, harsh and brutal, it also left me feeling futile, but look I stand here

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    The Journey Of My Journey

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    “Transformation is a process and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey to discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despairs.” Rick warren in above quote has said one single sentence but with a big meaning behind it. This quote sums up the journey of my life and how my journey to discovery started as tough, harsh and brutal, it also left me feeling futile, but look I am here, I have faced it. I never expected it to be a journey that was

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    Symbolism in Lord of the Flies

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    tropical island after their plane has been attacked and crashes during World War II. In the beginning, the boys like being on their own without adults. The boys separate into two groups, led by Jack and Ralph. Jack is obsessed with hunting, and he and his group pay do not pay attention. Ralph is concerned about keeping a rescue fire lit so they will have a chance to be rescued, but no one else seems too concerned about it. At least one ship passes by without noticing the boys on the island. Things

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