“The process of discovery involves uncovering what is hidden and reconsidering what is known.”
Intro
A deeper understanding of ourselves and the world can be attained through the process of discovery which provides us with the opportunity to access concealed truths of human nature, sparking deep perceptual shifts ensued from reassessing our preconceived ideas. Our newfound knowledge and confronting experiences during the discovery process can often stimulate evocative revelations about ourselves and the world, which can ultimately lead to a transformation in our identity.
These ideas are explored in Che Guevara’s memoir The Motorcycle Diaries (1953) which recounts his accumulative exposure and reassessment of South America’s corrupted system as he gradually becomes aware of how downtrodden and exploited it is. Similarly, Tony Kaye’s film American History X (1998) captures Derek’s renewed perceptions on people from different ethnic backgrounds as he develops an unexpected relationship with the new …show more content…
As a result, ignorant and quixotic views often govern our perceptions on the broader society. However, by immersing ourselves into unfamiliar environments, we can gain an increased awareness of the world around us as confronting experiences that can challenge our preconceived political stance can arise and this is illustrated in The MCD. Guevera begins his adventure with a romanticised outlook, oblivious to the lifestyle maintained by the rest of the South American population outside of his bourgeoisie Argentinean haven. His initial naivety and hedonistic behaviour is exhibited in “all we could see was the dust on the road ahead…devouring kilometres in our flight.” where the personification of the bike is highly romanticised as “devouring” connotes the clichéd trajectory of La Poderosa, and his lack of awareness of the ramifications during their
Intro
A deeper understanding of ourselves and the world can be attained through the process of discovery which provides us with the opportunity to access concealed truths of human nature, sparking deep perceptual shifts ensued from reassessing our preconceived ideas. Our newfound knowledge and confronting experiences during the discovery process can often stimulate evocative revelations about ourselves and the world, which can ultimately lead to a transformation in our identity.
These ideas are explored in Che Guevara’s memoir The Motorcycle Diaries (1953) which recounts his accumulative exposure and reassessment of South America’s corrupted system as he gradually becomes aware of how downtrodden and exploited it is. Similarly, Tony Kaye’s film American History X (1998) captures Derek’s renewed perceptions on people from different ethnic backgrounds as he develops an unexpected relationship with the new …show more content…
As a result, ignorant and quixotic views often govern our perceptions on the broader society. However, by immersing ourselves into unfamiliar environments, we can gain an increased awareness of the world around us as confronting experiences that can challenge our preconceived political stance can arise and this is illustrated in The MCD. Guevera begins his adventure with a romanticised outlook, oblivious to the lifestyle maintained by the rest of the South American population outside of his bourgeoisie Argentinean haven. His initial naivety and hedonistic behaviour is exhibited in “all we could see was the dust on the road ahead…devouring kilometres in our flight.” where the personification of the bike is highly romanticised as “devouring” connotes the clichéd trajectory of La Poderosa, and his lack of awareness of the ramifications during their