Inner journeys are an exploration through which an individual is confronted by new experiences, however, with a strong human spirit, an individual can overcome challenges encountered with courage. Through a strong human spirit, an individual will be able to reflect on their transformational experiences thus allowing them to grow and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. Through the text ¬The left hander, it supplies inner journey’s to be the deep connection in which an individual holds to their true self. The text ¬The dreamers it allows the audience to witness that each individual should go onto an inner journey however, factors around them prevent an inner journey from occurring.
Through the Aboriginal text The Left …show more content…
Through the characters Shane, Eli, Worru and Meena , the disconnection with their culture is represented, resulting in deeply entrenched, multi-generational loss of culture and place. Eli’s confronting dialogue, “Well, what’s on the programme for today? How about a bottle of gnoop?” clearly depicts Eli’s state of mind and the way he views life as he ultimately plans his day around alcohol to numb the pain of his sense of alienation, instead of connecting with his heritage through Worru. Disconnection to the Aboriginal culture is further seen from the dialogue of Shane when he exclaims, “Don’t ask me! I wouldn’t have a clue”. The lack of knowledge of the indigenous language, symbolises the detachment and broken spirit of many Aboriginal people and the desperate need for a journey to connect with their tribal heritage. Though the quote and stage directions for Menna, ‘“Aborigines used grass seeds.” [Reading from a book]’ reflecting Meena’s interest of her culture however, is objective, detached and is framed through European perspectives. Therefore depicting the desperation of an inner to occur in order to connect deeply and genuinely with her culture. Therefore, through the character the fragmented connection each individual has to their culture is reflected through the lack of knowledge of the younger generations and the desperate need of each character to go on …show more content…
The characters within the play are unable to go on an inner journey because of the significant impact of European invasion continued to felt in younger generations, the sense of displacement and disconnection preventing their inner journey. Signified Peter’s personal barrier and disinterest in being educated about his culture and where he comes from is shown through stage directions and dialogue, ‘[An eerie silence overcome them, Peter shudders and jumps up] … “this is getting too morbid. Let’s have some bloody music”. Is the response he give to Worru after having shared a culture significance in which many Aboriginals would have known if European perspectives were not inflicted. He has clearly neglected the past of Aboriginals thus, causing himself to be an obstacle in order to overcome challenges and identify himself. While Meena is portrayed as being a well-educated individual, all her knowledge is supplied from a textbook. Worru, an elder of the Aboriginal culture and family, is the only connection for the family to be educated about their heritage. Meena questions, “Popeye, why do Nyoongahs call it mahngk?” signifying the strong impact with the European invasion had on following generations’ knowledge, but also Meena’s desire to
Through the Aboriginal text The Left …show more content…
Through the characters Shane, Eli, Worru and Meena , the disconnection with their culture is represented, resulting in deeply entrenched, multi-generational loss of culture and place. Eli’s confronting dialogue, “Well, what’s on the programme for today? How about a bottle of gnoop?” clearly depicts Eli’s state of mind and the way he views life as he ultimately plans his day around alcohol to numb the pain of his sense of alienation, instead of connecting with his heritage through Worru. Disconnection to the Aboriginal culture is further seen from the dialogue of Shane when he exclaims, “Don’t ask me! I wouldn’t have a clue”. The lack of knowledge of the indigenous language, symbolises the detachment and broken spirit of many Aboriginal people and the desperate need for a journey to connect with their tribal heritage. Though the quote and stage directions for Menna, ‘“Aborigines used grass seeds.” [Reading from a book]’ reflecting Meena’s interest of her culture however, is objective, detached and is framed through European perspectives. Therefore depicting the desperation of an inner to occur in order to connect deeply and genuinely with her culture. Therefore, through the character the fragmented connection each individual has to their culture is reflected through the lack of knowledge of the younger generations and the desperate need of each character to go on …show more content…
The characters within the play are unable to go on an inner journey because of the significant impact of European invasion continued to felt in younger generations, the sense of displacement and disconnection preventing their inner journey. Signified Peter’s personal barrier and disinterest in being educated about his culture and where he comes from is shown through stage directions and dialogue, ‘[An eerie silence overcome them, Peter shudders and jumps up] … “this is getting too morbid. Let’s have some bloody music”. Is the response he give to Worru after having shared a culture significance in which many Aboriginals would have known if European perspectives were not inflicted. He has clearly neglected the past of Aboriginals thus, causing himself to be an obstacle in order to overcome challenges and identify himself. While Meena is portrayed as being a well-educated individual, all her knowledge is supplied from a textbook. Worru, an elder of the Aboriginal culture and family, is the only connection for the family to be educated about their heritage. Meena questions, “Popeye, why do Nyoongahs call it mahngk?” signifying the strong impact with the European invasion had on following generations’ knowledge, but also Meena’s desire to