deeper understanding of changing self
A deeper understanding of the concept of “changing self” is achieved through the exploration of different texts. Sally Morgan’s My Place, demonstrates changing self through the investigation of the main character’s discovery of her Aboriginal Heritage. The movie Erin Brockovich exhibits changing self through a simular mode. The movie demonstrates the struggle of a single mother to gain self-confidence and personal satisfaction. ... ” As Erin develops her investigation skills she also acquires her new self-identity. ... Erin’s progression of self-esteem and personal strength is the basis of changing-self. ... The door can be seen as a dual metaphor, symbolising the barriers of the composer’s individual limitations, as well as a gateway to opportunity and the prospect of change in self. ... These three texts have all individually helped to effectively shape my own understanding of the meaning of changing self. The text My Place has disclosed that ‘changing self’ can be achieved through spiritual and emotional growth, it has also revealed that change is influenced by the people and places in both your micro and macro Worlds.