Analysis Of Out Of Bound By Beverly Naidoo

The overall message of the novel is that, in order to create a difference in our lives we must create the right path for transformation. The authors create an analogy to illustrate this very point. He states that our emotional side is an Elephant and our sensible side is the rider on top of the elephant essentially. The rider directs the elephant and seems to be the leader, however, the rider only has so much jurisdiction when in the end the elephant fundamentally controls the direction he chooses to go. Thus the rider’s control is miniscule in comparison to the large elephant. Therefore, no matter what, the elephant will just about

In some plays the experience of an important character changes him or her. In others the experiences of an important character leaves him or her almost completely unchanged. In Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, Walter Lee Younger goes from being selfish to being the man his family needs. The road to becoming the man they needed was very rocky and difficult at times.

The Canadian Philosopher Marshall McLuhan once said, “We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us.” These lines portray the fact that we only can shape who we are. We first have to shape a “tool”. , or a “motivation for change”, then using this “ tool”, we create change. A classic portrayal of this philosophy is when Koskoosh is coming to the realization that he is standing at the brink of life, the doors of death, when he starts to reflect upon his life. He gazes into memories, seeing that his son, now the village leader has more important business to attend to rather than his sickly father. He also reflects upon his stubborn granddaughter, who is so ignorant that when she is given the task to replace the firewood

What would life be like if people didn't undergo change? Many opportunities happen in life because of adjustments people make for themselves. In the short stories "Mirror Image" by Lena Coakley and "Saturday Climbing" by W.D. Valgardson the protagonists Alice and Barry both have struggles with the major changes happening in their life. Throughout their stories, they become less pessimistic, they adress their problems and they gain a newfound confidence and trust in others. Change can be extremely difficult, but its a necessary step towards a positive life.

There are many types of change, change in perspective, emotional change, physically change and world change. In Looking for Alibrandi, the author, Melina Marchetta demonstrates, the concept of change not only through the main character, Josephine, but also some other minor characters such as Michael Andretti and John Barton though the majority is shown through Josephine. The poem, “The Door” by Miroslav Holub is very similar to Looking for Alibrandi as it also shows the concept of change but it tells us that change can mean that anything could happen even if that anything is nothing. Change can be good, it can be bad, change can be anything and it can even start relationships.

The Changeable nature of life affects us all somehow. Whether it be moving to a new city, having children, or losing people that we love, it can affect people in many different ways. For example, in the novel, the main character

In life, we don’t think about the importance of conversing. But without it, think about how hard it would be to communicate to each other. In the story Trapped by Michael Northrop, the author uses dialogue to set up the problem. Without the characters communicating to each other, really there would be no story. I mean, yes a story doesn’t have to have dialogue, but it won’t keep moving. We won’t hear from other characters at all. And for setting up the problem in Trapped the characters communicate a lot about what to do, since there’s seven teenages with no adults trapped in a school. They speak a lot to each other to address the problem. In Trapped by Michael Northrop, the author uses description, actions, and dialogue to set up the problem.

The paths taken in each person’s lifetime can associate with any factor or situation that one may come across. For example, one could come across a path that stands for tradition and the effect of traditional beliefs on a society like the one represented in “Dead Man’s Path.” Another example could be a path that stands for the power of love and the effect of unselfishness that makes one continue with life like the one represented in “A Worn Path.” An additional example could be a path that stands for overcoming doubts of beliefs as these may uphold or tear one apart like the path represented in “Young Goodman Brown.” No path is easier than another and they all hold a spectacular significance in each person’s life. Therefore, in this independent

This change is a positive and uplifting change of self for the protagonist in this novel.

In the short story “The Glass Roses” by Alden Nowlan. Nowlan portrays the idea that adversity is part of our lives, and this adversity shapes us as individuals. But in the face of adversity an individual must either strive to fulfill their individual self-interests and ideas or abandon them to conform to authority. Nowlan suggests this idea through the character, Stephen and his struggle to conform to authority or pursue his ideas which suggests that humans often bring about changes to themselves in order to adapt to the environment they live in.

The phases of life and social context is predicated through the sum of personal feats and experiences as crises and adversity are the greatest motivator which propel individuals to become better than they were before. J.C. Burke’s ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ is an example of the transitional process through entering a new, unknown area which acts as a catalyst for beneficial change. Hindered by emotional and physical turmoil, the protagonist Tom Brennan alleviates his devastated life in the new town of Coghill forming relationships along the way and achieving new goals. Lisa Forrest’s article ‘Testing new waters after leaving the swimming pool’ (TNWALTS) is another type towards transitional change that explores the personal crisis and career

The very core of development is change. Sometimes bad, sometimes good, change always leads to a shift in personality. “Crossing the Swamp” by Mary Oliver is a journey of escape as the speaker, who is in a struggle to improve herself, is desperately fighting to come to a place of salvation. The speaker has a relationship of fear and animosity towards the swamp, being a metaphor for the very thing weighing her down, which is equivalent to the relationship of fear and animosity that she has towards the elements in her life that are keeping her from self growth, and is exemplified through her precise diction.

All people experience changes in their life. Some of these changes are small such as the passing from one grade to another in school. Other changes are more intense, such as the transition from childhood to adulthood. In Joyce Carol Oates? ?Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?? Oates goes into depth regarding the transition from being a carefree, innocent child to adulthood. In the short story ?Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?? two separate worlds are drawn to the reader?s attention. The first is the normal daily life of Connie, a fifteen year old girl living in a home with her parents. Connie?s daily life is simple

People change and grow through their experiences and conflicts. For example, just 2 years ago I was a sixth grader. There was a lot more homework than I ever had in my non-accelerated / magnet elementary school. I had to work harder and for longer hours, but as a result, I was much more mature and knowledgeable. I improved my work habits and increased my concentration. In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “First Love”, a 14 year old girl is in love with a high school senior. She does everything she can to try to see him more often. At the end, she thinks she learns the true meaning of love. In Richard Wright’s “The Street”, a boy has to go shopping for food, but he is constantly stopped by a gang who beats him up. At the end, he beats up the gang with a stick his mother gave him because he had to to return home. In both “The Street” by Richard Wright and “First Love” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, the characters start out as shy and naive, but end up as aware and wiser as a result of their respective conflicts.

After someone accepts what he or she have become, that someone and his or her family must deal with it. The rest of the story depicts one's life after this turning point.