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Many other stylistic devices are employed; most of them fall into the category of figurative language, (i.e. metaphors, similes, etc.). As Abner Hale, a missionary, was teaching Malama Kanakoa, a Hawaiian ruler, to rebuild a fish pond for the survival of the village, Malama "ordered her handmaidens to help, and the three huge women plunged into the fish pond, pulling the back hems of their new dresses forward and up between their legs like giant diapers." Although it is not the most pleasant example of a simile in Hawaii, it is used. James Michener tells the story of Hawaii in the language of Hawaii; he mixes, at times, English with Hawaiian, Japanese, and Chinese. As readers may encounter these foreign words, the meanings of the words usually become evident to them as they read. Not only does Michener explain Hawaii to a reader in highly descriptive detail, he also makes the reader part of Hawaii, aware that the story lines are just small examples of how life in Hawaii really was for so many people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. .
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The major events that take place in Michener's Hawaii follow history closely, however, the characters, except for one, are fictional. Likewise, most of the historical events which Michener writes about did take place under the circumstances that he included; however, the people involved and some of the events that take place may only resemble what actually happened. For example, a comparison of Hawaii to actual history can be made through selected events in each chapter of the novel. In order to compare the events in Michener's Hawaii, it is necessary to recap the events of the novel. The following selected events from each chapter will serve this purpose.
The first chapter of Hawaii, "From the Boundless Deep", describes the formation of the islands, very descriptively. It states that the creation of Hawaii took place "millions upon millions of years ago, when the continents were already formed, and the principal features of the Earth had been decided.
Kane means "man" or "husband" in Hawaiian. He was the god of life, an ancestor to all Hawaiians. ... In Hawaii, the people adopted new gods that fit the appropriate situation, always looking for the best outcome (James Michener's Hawaii). ... I think not (Hawaii handbook: the all island guide). ... On June 14, 1900, Hawaii became a US territory. ...
The Formation of the Hawaiian Island Chain The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most beautiful and popular island chains in the world. ... Hawaii consists of many volcanoes that were produced by a feature known as the Hawaiian hot spot. ... The island of Hawaii shows little signs of erosion. ... This volcano consists of about 14% of Hawaii. ... The Hawaiian Islands are so diverse that if a tourist were to go there during the Hawaiian winter they could chose to partake in a range of activities from skiing on snow capped mountains in Hawaii to exploring the dry desserts of Kau, also on Hawaii....
Dear Hawaii State Legislatures, Aloha! ... Almost anyone living in Hawaii will undoubtedly know how fragile our natural ecosystem is. ... Hawaii is the endangered species capitol of the world. "Hawaii makes up less than 0.2% of U.S. ... The Hawaiian Humane Society has already lowered costs for the their solution to the feral cat problem which was the Trap, Neuter, and Release program (Hawaiian Humane Society). ...
The Effects of Hawaii's Tourism I think being a local surfer in Hawaii is one way that helps me see how tourism is bringing down the 50th state. ... The reason that I pick surfing as an example for the effects of tourism in Hawaii is because I don't work in the tourist industry and I am not Native Hawaiian. ... Because of this there have been times where resort developers had gone over Native Hawaiian burial sites and had to rebury the Hawaiian graves in other locations. ... Economically tourism does give jobs to the people of Hawaii, but it is the lowest paid industry in t...
Hawaiian Islands Imagine looking outward to the horizon and seeing a rainbow of colors streaming across the sky, a ball of fire surrounded by different shade of pinks blues and purples, along with shadows being cast by the tall palm trees swaying in the ocean breeze. ... The succulent juices from hanging pineapples intrigue my taste buds and provide a shocking sensation only the Hawaiian fruit can oblige. ... I feel the sanctity of life and honor that send a harmonious vibe only Hawaii can offer. The sensual feelings that Hawaii has to offer come in many forms. Whether its seeing, smell...
I am thinking about my summer holidays in "The Aloha state"-Hawaii. ... Hawaii lies in the central pacific Ocean. ... Indeed, a flash of lightening followed by a crash of thunder is infrequent enough so that many people who have lived only in Hawaii have no real notion of the violence of the real thunderstorms. ... You should simply go there and experience this paradise by yourself because Hawaii is like a paradise on earth. ...
Chinese Immigration To Hawaii 1) Long before any Chinese arrived in Hawaii, a Hawaiian chief visited China. ... From then on, the Chinese continued to immigrate to Hawaii in small numbers. The largest number of Chinese immigrants arrived in Hawaii between 1850 and the annexation of Hawaii in 1898, most of them after 1875. 2) The Chinese immigrants that came to Hawaii were from all over China. ... The largest number of Chinese immigrants to arrive in Hawaii was 46,000. ... This restricted any heavy immigration of Chinese people to Hawaii. ...
The first foreigners that came to Hawaii brought a new way of living to all the islands. The increase of foreign values opened the eyes of Hawaiians and gave them a new perspective on resources, but created a negative impact on the health and mentality of the Hawaiian people. In the movie Hawaii, a Christian man named Abner Hail came to Hawaii to save the souls of the native people. ... The Hawaiian population decreased from 1778 to 1960. ... Foreigners had a major impact on the Hawaiians, negatively and positively. ...
I live in a place where there are substitutes for Hawaiian food and the same topography. ... I know for a fact that Hawaii is a condense area, especially in Honolulu, but nothing I wouldn't expect from watching the Discovery Channel or looking up Hawaii on google images. ... Im not really familiar with Hawaiian food back home, considering its credibility for being authentic. The diversity of different asian cultures does have an influence on the cuisine of food Hawaii provides. ... Dancers and musicians such as tonight are playing many of Hawaiian tunes and folk songs. ...
After doing this for a long time, the hardened lava forms an island, like the Hawaiian Islands. ... Mauna Loa like all the volcanoes in Hawaii is called a shield volcano. ... The Hawaiian volcanoes are called shield volcanoes, which are the largest volcanoes on earth. The Hawaiian shield volcanoes are the most famous examples. ... There are many volcanic hazards, which threaten the island of Hawaii. ...
