Molokai Essays

  • St. Damien of Molokai

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    author of Treasure Island, describes Molokai before St. Damien arrived. “It was a different place when Damien came there and made his great renunciation, and slept that first night under a tree amidst his rotting brethren: alone with pestilence; and looking forward (with what courage, with what pitiful sinkings of dread, God only knows) to a lifetime of dressing sores and stumps.” (Bunson, 250) This quote shows the impact Saint Damien had on the island of Molokai, and the courage he had to complete

  • Summary on Father Damien of Molokai??s Life

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    Summary on Father Damien of Molokai¡¦s Life Who was Father Damien? „«     Father Damien was formally known as Joseph de Veuster „«     He was born on January 3rd 1840 „«     Damien was born to a farming couple on Tremeloo Belgium. „«     He attended college at Brine-le-Comte. „«     He entered the congregation of the sacred Hearts of Jesus. „«     He Became a Picpus Brother on October the 7th 1860. „«     Damien followed his brothers dream, now his as well and went into a mission aboard „«     On

  • The Real Hawaiian Experience

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    several generations and ever since I was born, my mom strongly encouraged me to know and learn more about my heritage. Since my mom is from Molokai, she has had many different Hawaiian experiences. Also since my grandmother lives there, I’ve spent just as much time on Molokai as I have on Maui. To me, the real Hawaiian experience is on an island such as Molokai because there is so much more that hasn’t been seen or discovered like there has been on Maui. I believe that the real Hawaiian experience

  • Father Damien

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    Between 1866 and 1873, seven hundred and ninety-seven lepers arrived on Molokai. Almost half of them died. Public indignation mounted, and the Board of Health sought to improve conditions. In April of 1873, Walter Gibson, a politician at the time, wrote a newspaper article that made a bold request. It called for a noble Christian priest, preacher, or Sister who would sacrifice their own life to console the lepers on Molokai. There were several men in Hawaii who were willing to respond, and one

  • Case Study of the Maui, Hawaii Island

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    Island of Maui of the Hawaiian Island is the second largest island. The Hawaiian island includes a series of coral atolls, the North-western Hawaiian Islands, and the eight main Hawaiian Islands which are Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Kauai, Ni’haul, Oahu, Molokai, and Hawaii. Figure Map that shows the Hawaiian island chain. Pollutions occur from the land based sources such as runoff from agricultural fields or farming, human waste products, and sediment. When runoff from the land and enters the seas, sedimentation

  • Kukui Tree Research Paper

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    Hawaii is such a diverse and unique area that it is said to be a biologist’s paradise. Biologists travel here to study the wide variety of species and one such species is Aleurites moluccana or the kukui tree. The kukui tree is originally from Southeast Asia, particularly the Indo-Malaysia region, and has moved its way into the Pacific. It was first introduced to the Hawaiian islands when the Polynesians navigated their way here hundreds of years ago (Elevitch, C. R., & Manner, H. I., 2006). Since

  • Preserve Hawaii's Charm

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    When one asks about Hawaii, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The term paradise plays a great role in describing the state of Hawaii; in addition, many are captured by its promising beauty and various attractions. The state of Hawaii is made up of eight major islands and they are Hawaii Island, O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Ni’ihau, and Kaho’olawe. The amount of visitors the state received in the year of 2007 sum up to 7,627,819, showing an increase at time goes by (2007 Annual

  • Saint Damien Of Molokai Essay

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    Damien of Molokai was a missionary to Hawaii, and ended up sacrificing his life to improve the leper colony of Molokai. Saint Damien cared for and wanted to help the ailing lepers of all ages. Saint Damien’s devotion to help the lepers was so strong he decided to stay on Molokai permanently. After contracting leprosy, he continued to help the other lepers out of the kindness of his heart. Saint Damien of Molokai was a martyr of charity because of his undying will to help the lepers on Molokai.

  • Of Same Sex Marriage In Alan Brennert's 'Molokai'

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    . In the book of Molokai, the author Alan Brennert tells the story of Rachel Kalama, a girl who suffered leprosy from a young age, and the issues she and other lepers had to struggle with.It is to acknowledge that in today’s daynot all the states in the USA, would officially recognize marriage for same sex couple, but that is not the only issue for homosexuals. They have been mistreated in so many different ways for decades. We witness some types of similar discrimination with the lepers and homosexuals

  • Hawaii

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    the natives did. There was a brief battle, but by the end of it, Cook was dead, (The Antarctic *http://www.south-pole.com/p0000071.htm*). The King of Hawaii was King Kamehameha. The year was 1810. Hawaiian chiefs from the islands Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii, vowed their alliance to him. When Cook discovered Hawaii, map-makers began putting Hawaii on maps. The bad thing was, with new people, came new disease. The Black Plague that had swept through Europe was brought over to Hawaii

  • Informative Essay: Should We Live In Hawaii?

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    the Molokai Island, the Lanai Island, and Hawaii referred to as big Island. The Oahu Island is called the gathering place because it is home to the majority of the people in Hawaii. Maui Island got the name Valley Isle, from its beautiful sites making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii. The Kauai Island earned the nick-name Garden isle because, it is home to rainforest’s forking rivers and waterfalls. Also, it is the oldest and northernmost island in Hawaii. The Molokai Island

  • A Hawaiian Vacation Through dealresults.com

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    compliment us for being put up at clean, spacious hotels with friendly staff. Your convenience is our bread and butter. Our 3, 4, 5 or 6 night stay with up to 60% off on packages sets you up to imbibe the embalming air of the six islands Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island. It may not be probable to enjoy the wholesome Hawaiian adventure in just one vacation. You will likely return to take off from where you left off. Anyhow, you wil... ... middle of paper ... ... off your journey

  • The Misuse Of Hawaii's Natural Resources

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    “Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a life time” - Maimonides. Hawaii is very dependent on imported food that comes from the mainland. It is predicted that in 26 years agricultural lands will be depleted due to the economy's low crop demand. Although, if the community were better informed on the misuse of its natural resources, Hawaii can be sustainablyMore…sustain ably conserved. Individuals who live on the island don’t see the need to have

  • Disruption In Hawaii

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    300 miles away and was the last state to be admitted to the Union of the United States of America. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the act the made Hawaii a state on August 21, 1959. There are eight main islands: Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. These islands were made by a series of volcanic eruptions. Over 7 million people visit Hawaii each year. Honolulu, Hawaii—the state’s capital, is located on the island of Oahu. There are numerous tall buildings in downtown

  • Essay On Hawaii

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    dazzled in the front upper left corner to honor the Hawaiians friendship with the British. Some interesting facts about Hawaii is it's the only state of the US that grows coffee, and it's made up of eight main islands Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and

  • Narrative Essay About Moving To My Family

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    another time of transition, as my Father chose to move what was left of our family to a small rural outer island in the Hawaiian chain. Once again, I found myself saying goodbye to my friends, to my home, and to the family situation I had known. On Molokai, however, I found a new home and a new life with a community I could never have imagined. There were many motherly Aunties and many new friends. My elementary school experience had a family-like feel, with small classes and many caring adults,

  • Personal Narrative: My Trip To Hawaii

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    Have you ever been to Hawaii? I have, and going to Hawaii was one of the best experiences in my life. I had lots of fun doing different activities and exploring the islands. The main islands in Hawaii are Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii. Of those islands, I visited Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii. There were a lot of very interesting experiences and fun opportunities in Hawaii. It all began when my family and I went to the Kansas City International Airport. We were connecting to Dallas

  • Hokuahanai Aikau: Eddie Will Go

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    Tahitian islands. In 1978, a second voyage of the traditional sailing canoe was planned. At 31 years of age, Aikau was selected for this voyage as a crew member. The Hokule'a left the Hawaiian Islands on March 16, 1978. Just about 12 miles away from Molokai, the voyaging canoe interfered with a stormy weather that flipped the canoe over. Eddie tried convincing his captain to let him paddle on his surfboard (which was brought with him on the voyage) 12 miles to Lanai in an attempt to save his crew members

  • Hawaiian Cuisine In Hawaii

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    numerous smaller islets, and undersea seamounts in the North Pacific Ocean that extends 1,523 miles long. There are an estimated 1.4 million people that reside in the state of Hawaii. The eight main islands in Hawaii including Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānaʻi, Kahoolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaii. The language that spoken in this state are mainly English and Hawaiian. There are multiple reasons why Hawaii is very diverse, from the cuisine to culture than other states in the United States.

  • Eddie Aikau Essay

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    7pm. Several hours into the voyage, the Hokule’a battled choppy water. The crew was near the Kaiwi channel at the time of the incident. The voyaging canoe developed a leak in one of its hulls and eventually capsized 12 miles south of the island of Molokai. Courageous Eddie was willing to paddle out on his surfboard to find help. The crew officer agreed that Eddie should paddle on his surfboard to locate assistance. It was nearly impossible to gauge an accurate distance to land from the crews’ location