Changing Self
Through the study of Sally Morgan’s My Place, the documentary Captain Sarah’s Odyssey, The Door by Miroslav Holub and Chain of Hearts by Maureen McCarthey my ideas on changing self have developed and changed. ... The use of humour in the story gives a different entry point into the theme of changing self. ... Humour provides a simple link to changing self that everyone can relate to in a sense. ... This novel once again developed my ideas on changing self as it showed that tragic events can change a person and that love and support can help in the healing and eventual change back to the person they were. In the television documentary Captain Sarah’s Odyssey, the idea of love being a part of changing one’s self is represented many times throughout. ... While Sarah talks about changing from male to female the music in the background is soft and gentle which gives the viewer the idea that Sarah’s changing was helped and supported by the love that surrounded her. ... By drawing the readers into the program by the use of different sound techniques, we are able to understand the messages easier and they also appeal to us better so we are able to see clearer that love and support is needed in order to change one’s self. ... Because dialogue is used so often it allows the reader to sympathise and eventually empathise with Sally and her family, which also helps to enhance the ideas of changing self. ... The use of repetition in this poem helps to reinforce the ideas of changing self in this poem. ... In conclusion, the study of My Place, Chain of Hearts, Captain Sarah’s Odyssey and The Door have helped to expand and develop my ideas on changing self through the range of techniques used throughout the range of sources.