a movie i studied was Rabbit Proof Fence but it was set text so i dont know if thats an option for u. does it have to be a movie?
heres my crappy speech i did on an interview with andrew denton and that guy that got stuck in some canyon in USA and had to cut off his own arm.
A physical journey involves obstacles and movements to new places. They allow travelers to extend themselves physically, intellectually and emotionally as they respond to the challenges and learn more about themselves and the world around them.
Aron Ralston took a physical journey on a solo bike ride through Blue John Canyon in Utah USA. This was, in his opinion, “stress free and didn’t involve any risks”. This quote from the interview with Andrew Denton shows the irony in his situation. On his journey, Aron’s arm was crushed by a boulder, leaving him trapped for over 6 days. This resulted in him having to amputate his own arm to free himself. His “equivalent to a walk on the beach” was not at all stress-free and it turned out to involve many risks.
During his fifth night in the canyon, Aron started to doubt his survival, until a vision came to him, showing him his future with his son. In this vision, Aron saw that he didn’t have a right hand. It was this spiritual guidance that led him to believe he was going to live. It helped him survive. This kind of spiritual direction is seen in Rabbit Proof Fence when Molly had almost given up hope of returning home to Jigalong, only to see the spirit bird. The bird is a symbol of hope in the film and gives Molly the strength she needs to get Daisy and herself home.
The fact that the text is an interview adds a greater understanding of the concept of the journey to the responder because it tells the story in a unique way. The interview is in first person, and hearing Aron Ralston talk about his experience creates a more personal attitude to the text.
The story is accurate, articulate and subjective. Aron tells his story very well. It’s almost as if he isn’t affected emotionally by what he is saying. He is able to step back from the memory and tell it in a subjective manner.
The use of pictures throughout the interview also creates meaning to the text. The responder is able to visualise the hardship and endurance of the journey. Looking at the pictures of the actual place he was trapped, and seeing his arm trapped behind the boulder draws an image of the journey in the viewer’s mind.
The length and suffering of the journey is expressed through the use of dialogue. Words like ‘decaying’, ‘deteriorating’, ‘horror’ and ‘torture’ all emphasise to the viewer what Aron went through physically and emotionally.
On his journey, Aron learnt a greater sense of patience, deeper appreciation for friends and family, and confidence that he can overcome any obstacles that he may face in life. It showed him courage, perseverance and resourcefulness.
My understanding of the concept of the journey in Rabbit Proof fence is that sometimes a journey is involuntary. People may take journeys because they are forced to, which is seen when Molly, Daisy and Gracie are taken from their mothers in Jigalong, to Moore River Settlement.
The interview with Aron Ralston has contributed to my understanding of the concept of the journey as it taught me that on a journey, we may come across obstacles that require courage and strength to overcome, and that it’s impossible to predict what may happen on a journey.
