Compare And Contrast Go Back To Where You Came From And Looking For Alaska

The nature of discovery as a transformative process exemplifies the unique attributes of mankind, through the ability to shift or challenge our perspectives of an individual and our society. Whilst discoveries may be pleasing, it may also be provocative, in that an individual's values and ideas are confronted and challenged. This notion is explored by the SBS documentary, "Go Back to Where You Came From” directed by Ivan O’Mahoney and the novel, "Looking for Alaska" by John Green in which the protagonists are further challenged by entering unexpected worlds in which each individual has the choice to transform their personal perspective. Although set in completely different contexts, both texts portray the ways discoveries may devastate an individual but also become the positive effect in the future and help in rediscovering previously held opinions and perceptions.

The exasperating discoveries of unexpected experiences can challenge the perceptions and values of an individual. All individuals are challenged but some may transform their previously held values and perspectives whilst others may not. This concept is portrayed through the transformative experience of Raye, in which her previous hatred …show more content…
These worlds also help one to grow and expand ones values and ideas. Whilst new concepts are introduced to an individual, the transformation and process of integrating these new ideas into ones own opinions is determined by the individual, shown through the documentary "Go Back To Where You Came From" and novel "Looking for Alaska" where volunteers are transformed by the experience and the protagonist, Miles has altered his life to fit with the new world introduced rather than transforming his opinion,