| Current Forum: Reef of Death |
| Date: 14-Jan-2003 12:34:12 |
| Author: Pinkstock, Theresa <terrip@amanda.k12.oh.us> |
| Subject: Connector, The Reef of Death |
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This story connects to my life in a few ways:
1. PC describes his fear of water. He states that, although, he is afraid of being eaten everytime he goes in the water, he still goes. I can understand and relate to this fear. I have always had a fear of water. Even though I am afraid of it, I still have learned how to swim. I still do somethings in water, like swim; however, I really have no desire to water ski. I do not like to swim in lakes because I can't see what is in the water around me. I know-- I am weird.
2. Another way I connected to the story was when Wally was captured in the torture chair, and Dr. Ecenbarger released the poisonous fish in the tank with him. He observed how beautiful the fish was. I, too, remember going snorkling and seeing brightly colored, beautiful fish around me. I was in awe of how beautiful they were; but, I was also scared because I was afraid of what they would do.
3. Lastly, I felt a connection with this story when Wally and Maruul spoke of the opal wall and the tribal paintings depicting their cultural heritage. Both of them spoke of spoke of the importance of preserving their heritage. I, too, feel a sense of responsiblility to preserve history and my heritage. I tend to hold on to items that have been handed down through my family, whether the value is monetary or emotional. My husband calls me a pack rat. However, as I grow older, I feel as though I can hold on to the past by preserving some of these items. |
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