The powerful nature of discovery engenders individuals to be holistically transformed; in ways of emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual significance. Such discovery relies wholly on the individual, and their willingness to challenge preconceived assumptions they may hold. Good Morning Year 12. Ivan O’Mahoney’s hybrid documentary “Go Back to Where You Came From” explores emotional and intellectual responses of individuals to confronting humanitarian experiences. Hence, my presentation will focus on such aspects of discovery.
The bigotry held by individuals deters them from being immersed in intellectual discovery. The “Go Back” experience transcends the shielded persona of Darren which hinders his intellectual transformation. Through …show more content…
Adam’s continued interaction with refugees on his journey repealed his “sheltered” and “apprehensive” response to the issue. Through manipulating indirect interviewing, close-up and mid-shots, Adam’s “reality check” at Villawood Detention Centre proved powerfully transformative in instigating intellectual reformation, as well as enhancing emotional growth. O’Mahoney’s concluding image of Adam’s reflection with his passport profoundly demonstrates his renewed perceptions based upon personal experiences, as implied through the pressed finger deepening the clarity of the frosted glass. The director contrarily emphasises the limited impact of discovery experienced by Raquel resultant of her detachment. The purposeful focus on Raquel’s dismality at the Chin school whilst Gleny and Raye project their empowering teaching experience highlights the vitality of personal interactions in facilitating intensely meaningful discovery, as the two women did. Raquel’s resistant persona parallels that of the glass, which, whilst still transmitting light, fails to reveal the true image without being personally touched. Thus, it is evident that personal experiences truly invoke fresh and intensely meaningful discovery, powerfully transforming both the intellectual and emotional response of an
The bigotry held by individuals deters them from being immersed in intellectual discovery. The “Go Back” experience transcends the shielded persona of Darren which hinders his intellectual transformation. Through …show more content…
Adam’s continued interaction with refugees on his journey repealed his “sheltered” and “apprehensive” response to the issue. Through manipulating indirect interviewing, close-up and mid-shots, Adam’s “reality check” at Villawood Detention Centre proved powerfully transformative in instigating intellectual reformation, as well as enhancing emotional growth. O’Mahoney’s concluding image of Adam’s reflection with his passport profoundly demonstrates his renewed perceptions based upon personal experiences, as implied through the pressed finger deepening the clarity of the frosted glass. The director contrarily emphasises the limited impact of discovery experienced by Raquel resultant of her detachment. The purposeful focus on Raquel’s dismality at the Chin school whilst Gleny and Raye project their empowering teaching experience highlights the vitality of personal interactions in facilitating intensely meaningful discovery, as the two women did. Raquel’s resistant persona parallels that of the glass, which, whilst still transmitting light, fails to reveal the true image without being personally touched. Thus, it is evident that personal experiences truly invoke fresh and intensely meaningful discovery, powerfully transforming both the intellectual and emotional response of an