Discovery refers to exploring something new for the first time or the rediscovery of something that was lost or forgotten. The nature of discovery is varied, and can be sudden and unexpected or may be a result of careful and deliberate planning stimulated by an individual’s curiosity or necessity. Discovery can be physical, mental, spiritual or emotional and ultimately may lead to new understandings and renewed perceptions of others and oneself. Robert Gray’s poems “Diptych” and “The Meatworks” as well as the film “The post Modern life of my aunt” by Ann Hui exemplify these core ideas of discovery. It can be seen in these texts that the unique experiences of an individual can shape or reshape said individuals through the process of discovery.
…show more content…
Similarly, in the poem “The Meatworks” Gray explores the effects of the contextual environment and its ability to provoke internal transformation within an individual through the process of
Similarly, in the poem “The Meatworks” Gray explores the effects of the contextual environment and its ability to provoke internal transformation within an individual through the process of