IDS 3920 CRN 10140
Professor Brenda Thomas
Journal Entry A Land Remembered: Solomon MacIvey
Solomon MacIvey is the first character that comes
to mind. He is a part of a wealthy family that became very prominent in the
land. Through the use of the Florida resources his family was able to create a
legacy for themselves, though not always so noble in nature. Though his is the
last in the line of this notorious family it is interesting to see his recollection
of the land where he was raised and his family’s rise to power. The character
relates to the environment and the natural world because he was immersed in it
as a child. Though his family did not always use the land in the best of ways
he was still able to relate and recall the nature of its original beauty.
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The
character’s sense of place and legacy is that though he has not always made the
best of choices in his rise to power in his late life he is making sure that he
can leave the world by righting some of the wrings that he has done which I
find admirable. I relate to this character because I can see how he had to
choose between successes and how he would go about getting it. Most people only
think about money or opportunities to be gained and don’t always think of the
damage they may cause to others involved. My sense of place is that I’ve lived
a very sheltered life. I’ve never had to focus much on the environment around
me and the role I play. When I began attending Florida Gulf Coast University
that is when I really started to think about the role I play and the importance
of the natural state of Florida and the plants and animals that are native to
the land. The legacy I hope to leave is one that is respectful to the land and can embody it beauty. It's important to strive for succes and advance society but I believe it can be done without harming the beauty of the natural resources of the land.
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