Symbols are objects, figures, and colors usedto represent abstract ideas as well asconcepts.This guide gives insight upon itemsthat Wakeege Tribe members have chosen tohelp bring civilization and order to the island.

The rescue fire symbolizes our tribes’connection to the civilization.

The fire is an important aspect of ourdaily lives therefore it gives us hope ofbeing recused and reminds us that weare here for a limited time only.

Provides comfort when cold.

Symbol for Hope and dedication fornot giving up

Symbol for consistency and controlover the outcome

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Shelter serves as a symbolof civilization and portrayscomplexity of human mindthat is capable of buildingcomplex figures to sustain.

Group members rely onshelter from the elementsand adversity.

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During our time on the island through the efforts of Yasmin, Wajahat, and Kashif the spear came to symbolize dedication to the cause of survival.

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The scar of the island isa sign of the destructivenature of mankind andit`s influence on theearth. It was a reminderto us that we need tobe careful lest we endup like the boys in thelord of the flies.

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We never saw the island asentirely ours for the taking. Somany times before that mistakehas been made and the resultwas feuds directed at each otherbecause people failed to realisethe mistake in time. We insteadliken the island to a friends homewhere we may be offeredresources but still we must berespectful.

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If the island is a friends homethen we are the unexpectedguests. While we were on theisland we understood that wedid not truly belong here andthat guests who are expected tobe respectful of the host mustbe even more so when theywere never truly welcome.

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The plane crash representsthe breakdown of the societyand civilization as thecorrupted ideas spread acrossthe world.

Failure or breakdown ofsociety in the world outside;spread of corrupting ideas.

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Yasmin was the one who was responsible for

making the decisions while on the island. She

as the leader participated in the construction of

the shelter, the storage pits and was the one

who built the groups for hunting and fishing.

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We never really had anyone to make sure that the rules were followed but if we could say that someone did try to enforce the rules it would be Wajahat. The best example of his role as the enforcer would have been during the incident with Kashif stealing food where he was able to recover what Kashif stole and make the entire incident appear as accident protecting Kashif as well.

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Mosquito Netting

Sand on the island

Rocks

First, we dug narrow, moderately deep holes within the sand thenput the mosquito netting inside the hole so our belongings will beseparate from the sand in the hole.

These holes were narrow enough to be covered by large heavyrocks to keep animals and other predators from getting inside them.

We also used our droppings to our advantage.

We used them to fertilize and preserve some of the growth deep inside the forest and just wash off and crops which we picked with boiled water, to clean them.