Representation Of Ellie

Firstly, I will be discussing the composition of the physical representation I have made for Ellie. The physical representation features a few symbolic features which include the compass, a woman’s hand, the diverging path and the three distinct sections of the image that have had different textures applied to them. These elements combine to show the changing values and transformations the character experiences as she starts to question her beliefs and begins to make decisions that affect the person that she is. The setting for the physical representation is fitting for the character as it shows Ellie’s natural connection with the land and her unwavering desire to protect it. This is symbolic of her desire throughout the novel to protect her friends, family and her home. The red lines, …show more content…
It is for this reason that I felt Ellie’s characterisation is perfectly symbolic of a navigational compass. Before the war broke out, Ellie had a strong sense of right and wrong as her family always valued truth and trusted Ellie to do the right thing. This is evident when her father entrusts only her to drive the Landrover. Ellie stays true to her family’s wishes, showing maturity and honesty. It is for this reason that the compass positioned in Ellie’s hand is a fitting symbolic reference to her as she always “points north” and uses her morals and her instincts to make good decisions. Her thoughts and values always guide her on her path, even though at times she is uncertain she is making the right decision (as depicted by the blurring of the right-hand side of the image) she continues to hold true to her value set. She used her “moral compass” when making decisions prior to the war in the decisions making process with the group, and she continued this process when she had to make tough decisions in the face of