Rainbows End Analysis

Moreover, discovery is an abstract perspective in which is always evolving as it is influenced by the environment and social context in which people place themselves within. The concept of discovery is evidently also illustrated in the novel “The fault in our stars” where the question “Who am I”? Is frequently asked. Through the Fault In Our Stars the self discovery of the protagonist, Hazel Lancaster, is conveyed

As a result of discovery, individuals are opened to the opportunity to transform and in doing so, renew perceptions of themselves and those around them. In having renewed perceptions, individuals are automatically exposed to new experiences and perspectives, and as a result undergo personal growth. Change is an aspect of discovery that is enabled by past experiences and in this, transformation is achieved. Through Jane Harrison’s Rainbow’s End, a 1950’s play about three generations of an Aboriginal family, and Gwen Harwood’s Father and Child, a poem exploring the transformation of a child we are able to explore the way change is inflicted through experiences of discovery and the responses we find as a result of this. Maturation and

“In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson Mcandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself.” Into The Wild is a book about a young man who travels across some of the most unforgiving terrain to find his place in life. He travels through the tough Alaskan landscape running from Christopher Johnson Mcandless, and embracing the new life that is slowly coming to him. As Chris runs away from his family, and travels along vast areas of terrain, he makes a

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.

How the Rainbow Was Made is myth created by The Ojibwe Nations to explain the creation of a rainbow in an incredible way. This very intriguing myth describes the rainbows being made from two bluebirds playing around and dipping their feet into Nanabozho’s paints and then flying away causing the streaks of color to shine over the waterfall. From the text, it is easy to tell that these Native Americans lived in Northern America/Canada. This can be inferred because Nanabozho, the main character in this myth, talks about the “wide waterfall” outside of his house. It can be assumed this wide waterfall is also known as the Niagara Falls, which is located Northwest of New Buffalo, New York, and Southeast of Toronto, Canada. In this passage, he speaks about “Brother Son”, so it is easy to tell that they had a close relationship with nature, and looked highly upon the sun.

Thoreau once said “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves” following this Chris Mccandless adventures off into the wild on a journey to discover himself without being surrounded by a materialistic society or his family. Sean Penn delicately crafted cinematography in the film into the wild makes use of …. to show the challenges of family relationships, the power of words and self discovery. This is shown through the use of many different filming techniques to emphasise a certain theme.

‘Jasper Jones’ and ‘Jindabyne’ are two influential texts that raise questions about issues that are affecting many Australians past and present. The texts highlight the issue of racism using the characters Jasper in ‘Jasper Jones’ and Susan in ‘Jindabyne’. The texts are able use these characters to successfully challenge the audience views on racism and how it effects individuals and society.

Rumbullara or the “concrete humpies” are a symbol of white societies control over the indigenous community. The Rumbullara housing juxtaposes the Flats, as the flats provided the women with a sense of community, while at Rumbullara they are forced to pay rent and live in a “white” way. A dramatic change in persona occurs in Gladys from dreaming about being into white culture, she now wants to improve the lives of her people and this is seen at the end on the play. In Act 2, Scene 7 “she marches up to the podium...”, through the use of stage direction, Gladys’ attitude change is highlighted. She is now willing to speak on behalf of her people and fight for what is right. The reading of “the petition” also shows how her choices can change the attitudes of others around her. Again, through the use of stage direction, the attitude of others, especially the Koori Family, are expressed as “emotional” and “Joyful”. Nan dear and Gladys’ choices from the beginning and to the end of the play, juxtapose as they have gone through a transformation, which also affects the attitude of others as seen through the final scene “the petition”

The loss of culture and identity crisis are two major factors affecting Janice’s life; furthermore, most of the indigenous children whom were adopted out during the Sixties Scoop will experience inner conflict due to a lack of sense of belonging because they cannot find acceptance within themselves and the world around them. For example, Janice tells Barb “Barb, think about it. I was born here, but I don’t feel at home here and Amelia Earhart does. She’s family and I’m not because the Children’s Aid Society took me away. Doesn’t all this seem a little weird to you?,”(Taylor, 82-83). This part can be described as ironic because even though Janice recognizes her roots, she feels Otter Lake is not her place to be. She never had the opportunity to

“Do you know what it’s like knowing every day my real mother and brother wonder where I am?” Anne on the other hand lived a normal life with her parents and only started to get confused on who she was when your parents broke the news about Anne’s Aboriginal parent’s sickness. After meeting with her Aboriginal parents, she is still confused on who she is and has the ‘black and white’ voices stuck in her head. White and black voices [together, off]: “How do you think you are?” When Saroo met his biological mother, he understood that he had two families and loved them. However, Anne was still confused after meeting her Aboriginal parents and still has no idea what her identity is, all she knows is that she loves both of her families. Both have the same struggle of not knowing where their parents are, and both struggle to cope with knowing that their parents are still out there searching for them. But in the end they love both their families.

The fundamental importance of family in completing one’s identity within an Australian context is demonstrated through the measures Gran takes to keep her family united. Despite her age, Gran insists on ‘goin’ with Sam and Milly’ by foot to Moore River, despite being offered the less vigorous train

Furthermore, as Lena walks inside the house the negative tension towards the parents is conveyed through the application of a lack of dialogue infering the long gone compassion between them in conjunction with an establishing shot displaying the turmoil of the house. These techniques illustrate the alienation felt by Lena towards her indigenous background and thus her family, resulting in the audience gaining a stronger understanding of the factors feuling Lena's apathetic attitude perspective on her indigenous

Both Ollie McGee and Mrs. Mallard are subdued to marriages that are not satisfying and their stories are an illustration of how being suppressed by society’s expectation can ruin happiness. Ollie McGee has lived her life fading away. She has lost her youth and beauty and has left this world with no dignity. Her life is the emanation of sadness. The only light she can see is the satisfaction she receives from her husband’s suffering because of what he has done to her.

In Into the Wild tells the tale of Alexander Supertramp venturing out into the wild and leaving his whole life behind to live out on the road. Throughout the movie, it engages naturalist and transcendental ideas. Inspired by Emerson and Thoreau, Chris faces naturalism because he is unprepared for his life in the wild. He is part of the majority that believes that when you love nature, nature will love you back but alas nature doesn’t care who you are, it’s always ruthless. Alexander liked the challenge of following the norm and challenging himself to survive an unforgiving wilderness landscape of Alaska.

Into the Wild (Hirsch, Vaughn and McCandless) is a 2007 film based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a graduate of Emory University, and his search for a pure and natural freedom in Alaska. McCandless was very troubled by his father's young mistress and his mother's apparent acceptance of that situation (Hirsch, Vaughn and