different types of soils, a pH of 5-8, being able... ... middle of paper ... ... The oil within the nut was highly valued because it burns extremely well and the nut itself would be used as candle. This is why the kukui tree is known as the candlenut tree (White). This plant has such an extensive range of uses that must have made it very valuable to the native Hawaiians. All in all, the kukui tree has flourished in Hawaii due to its physical adaptations and proved to be a valuable resource. The
kindness and friendship, the exploitation of the weak by the strong can be eliminated. It is a hopeful story that inspires us to believe that, in Adam Ewing’s words, “diverse races & creeds can share this world as peaceably as the orphans share their candlenut tree … such a world will come to pass” (508). The Cloud Atlas movie places this theme at the wayside, and focuses on the nature of fate and love. Relationships are expanded and invented, to create a world where love can triumph over death. The stories