"Away" and "Lord of the Rings" (Journey)
A journey is more than just movement from one place to another. It is about learning and growth. How does your prescribed text and related text reflect this statement?
The prescribed text "Away" by Michael Gow, as well as the related text, Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" contain physical journeys which vary greatly. The journey is more important than just movement from one place to another, it is the learning and growth which is promoted by the journey which is more important, however important the end result of the physical journey may be. Whether that physical journey be as simple as holiday, as in 'Away', or as complex and challenging as a quest to save the world in 'The Lord of the Rings'. Each composer has used a variety of techniques specific to their textual form to reflect the aspects of journey.
'Away is set during the summer of the late 1960's, which was a period of great change in Australia. The trends of this time period are reflected throughout the characters of the play, as many of them undergo various changes due to their journeys. Gow has used a number of dramatic techniques to highlight the importance of learning and growth caused by their physical journeys, such as the use of contrast and dialogue.
Although 'The Lord of the Rings' is a completely different text in almost every respect, both texts display the effects of a physical journey extremely well. Jackson uses an array of cinematic techniques such as a variety of camera techniques as well as controlling the audiences perspective and the mise-en-scene which also reflect this statement.
To begin with, Gow has used contrast to great effect within 'Away'. Not only are characters contrasted, but entire acts are contrasted. These contrasted scenes exemplify changing characters perfectly. In the opening scenes of Act 1, Gwen is extremely negative about the school performance. She doesn't have a single positive comment, and all she does is
The prescribed text "Away" by Michael Gow, as well as the related text, Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" contain physical journeys which vary greatly. The journey is more important than just movement from one place to another, it is the learning and growth which is promoted by the journey which is more important, however important the end result of the physical journey may be. Whether that physical journey be as simple as holiday, as in 'Away', or as complex and challenging as a quest to save the world in 'The Lord of the Rings'. Each composer has used a variety of techniques specific to their textual form to reflect the aspects of journey.
'Away is set during the summer of the late 1960's, which was a period of great change in Australia. The trends of this time period are reflected throughout the characters of the play, as many of them undergo various changes due to their journeys. Gow has used a number of dramatic techniques to highlight the importance of learning and growth caused by their physical journeys, such as the use of contrast and dialogue.
Although 'The Lord of the Rings' is a completely different text in almost every respect, both texts display the effects of a physical journey extremely well. Jackson uses an array of cinematic techniques such as a variety of camera techniques as well as controlling the audiences perspective and the mise-en-scene which also reflect this statement.
To begin with, Gow has used contrast to great effect within 'Away'. Not only are characters contrasted, but entire acts are contrasted. These contrasted scenes exemplify changing characters perfectly. In the opening scenes of Act 1, Gwen is extremely negative about the school performance. She doesn't have a single positive comment, and all she does is