I Am Tom Shadyac Analysis

In the film “ I Am” written and directed by Tom Shadyac, it is trying to show what is wrong with the world and in the process they end up showing what is truly good with the world. I our world today we can see that greed and competition is making the world we live in today a horrible place and environment. Greed and competition is a mental illness and we are all infected by it and what the aboriginals call it “wetico” meaning not literally a canable of flesh but a canable of their life and soul. We truly need to reflect and ask ourselves how we can want more and more and more and be greedy while across the street our neighbours homeless and cold and afraid and we stare and do nothing about it that shows what our world has succumbed to. The

When Christianity arrived in Australia by the colonisation of the Irish and British, it then became the most dominant religion of Australia. The arrival of the first fleet in 1788 and the era of ‘Modern Australia’ beginning in the same year saw matters of little religious education throughout some of the population, sectarianism between the Irish and the Catholics and little support for the outback of Australia. Saint Mary Mackillop and Bishop William Broughton were two individuals who helped shape Australia’s image of religion through Christianity pre-1945, impacting sectarianism, sectarianism and Outback Australia. Their life stories and efforts made to assist Australia’s growth and knowledge of Christianity connected the country to God in

The religious education system in Australian Catholic Schools has endured many significant changes since the Second Vatican Council.

The successor of Rev. Richard Johnson, Rev. Samuel Marsden caused upheavel with the other denominations of Christianity, mainly the Catholics, as he did not recognise them as ‘human’. The evident sectarianism can be expressed through the note of one convict who stated, “He prays for our souls on Sunday, and takes it out of our bodies during the rest of the week.” The development of Christianity in Australia pre 1945 has subsequently been tainted by the tensions and caused the oppression of many people in Australia.

The present religious landscape in Australia is one that has changed significantly from 1945 up until now. Christianity is still currently the most popular religious tradition in Australia, however has seen a steady decrease in numbers due peoples interests in other religions and a non religious focused society. Due to immigration Australia has seen significant increases in followers of Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Because of Australia’s consumeristic society, denominational switching has become more common, especially in the Protestant denomination. New Age religions have become increasingly popular recently due to peoples search for individual fulfilment, in the form of happiness, health and meaning in life. Secularism in Australia is now a belief that forefronts society due to scientific discovery and individualism.

People often only realize this after the worst occurs. One person’s actions can stop something from going downhill. In class, when we analyzed 60 Minute’s “Bad Samaritan,” through David Cash’s story, we came to realize that indeed, just one person’s actions could make a difference. If David Cash had stopped the violence, Sherrice Iverson would still be alive today. If Hitler chose not to exterminate Jews, the Holocaust would not have happened. The takeaway is that if we expand our universe of obligation, we will feel responsible for more people. In turn, we will help more people, and furthermore, we might prevent something terrible; we might prevent a genocide. Through analyses in class, we realize that more often than not, people have a very limited universe of obligation. In the video which we watched in class of a Gay Teen being bullied, many people in the surroundings of the video ignored the incident. It is clear, that they do not feel obligated to the teenager. Similarly, in Night, Franek simply takes out Eliezer’s crown without any guilt. Franek does not feel obligated to Eliezer. This feeling leads to the division of society. An analysis of Night allows teens to understand the need for an expansion, to create unity and change the world for the

To Kill a Mockingbird is a historical fiction novel written by Harper Lee. The novel is set in Alabama during the time of segregation. This novel conveys many themes such as hypocrisy, discrimination, and prejudice. Religious hypocrisy and lack of empathy is also found in this novel and contributes to those three themes. Religious hypocrisy is stating that you are a follower of that religion, however your actions directly contradict that. Empathy is when, as Atticus stated it, “you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Lee 3).

The practises, beliefs and values of Christianity and Islam have an impact on Australia society; however, the media exploits the perceived tension between the two groups which has led to discrimination and violence. Over many years the way of which an individual lives their life has been shown to be affected by the religion of which they follow. This affects the way of life throughout the community surrounding these people, as well as having an impact on the social issues throughout this particular community. Christianity has a huge impact throughout Australia, this includes through schools, dress codes, the way of which people live in their day to day lives. Christianity has always been a highly popular religion throughout Australia as

New experiences prompt individuals to reconsider their upheld values in the social context in which they’re placed. Tim Wintons short story, “Neighbours” questions Australia's social discourse by exploring the transition of individuals into a new phase of life. Winton challenges society’s ignorance and cultural stereotypes by displaying a provocative new experience which has the ability to manipulate and change individuals perspectives. Society’s ignorance can be

Religion and spirituality reach into the depths of the human psyche and strongly influence a nation’s way of life.

Perceptions are pervasive in society and can prompt lethal repercussions. These include relationship breakup, privation of belonging and obviates progression. The film ‘Bran Nue Dae’ explores perceptions such as alcoholic, on drugs, unhygienic, destitute, belonging nowhere and a nuisance to society that associate with indigenous Australians. Albeit some of these statements are true, this is NOT the case for all. Believe it or not, there are people in society that have escaped from these circle of perceptions and have been able to live a ‘typical’ life. It is as a result of this, to never make perceptions true or reality.

When we view the award-winning documentary Cronulla Riots, we are questioned about the values and ethics of being Australian. Everyone either young or old, male or female, Middle-Eastern or White, living on Australian soil are questioned about the embodiment of Australian values. Therefore, the documentary successfully achieved its purpose on questioning the viewers of being Australian. This can be best

Civil War II, the third issue of marvel comic book, has taken an extreme step. The book has the major character, the Hulk, killed.

It is through the confronting and provocative challenges that trigger individuals to reassess their past and present beliefs and attitudes leading to meaningful and transformative discoveries. Jane Harrison’s play ‘Rainbow’s end’, explores Gladys and Nan Dear’s transformative discoveries after they face racial segregations in the western community. This ultimately evokes them to reassess their negative and positive present attitudes towards the white Australians. Similarly, Sean penn’s film ‘into the wild’, exhibits Christopher’s discovery of humanity and basic human interaction to be truly free and happy after experiencing hardships whilst surviving in the wilderness.

In the film ‘I Am Sam' Directed by Jessie Nelson as the main storyline of this film that show in that anything is possible to fulfill to get where you want to be no matter what kind of Disability a person has. The Director shown a huge importance in the filmed of a real life situation to the viewers. In which a man named Sam Dawson a loving, caring mentally challenged father that takes care of his daughter Lucy. The movie shows a more real-life situation that was when Lucy turns 7 she passes her intellectual further than her father, and their bond that they have is being taken away from social service. Also, as for how well Sam could stand up for what he believed as a father with many obstacles and struggles despised of his disability.