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Looking for Alibrandi is a novel which mostly deals with the concept of emotional change. Through a number of characters, the author, Melina Marchetta demonstrates clearly the concept of change and changing perspective. ... Through these events Marchetta shows that change and change of perspective can be triggered by certain events and experiences, it can be gradual, it is a natural part of growing up, every person faces their own perspectives and that adolescence is a time of rapid change.
A key event in the novel that changes Josephine Alibrandi’s perspective is the meeting of her father, Michael Andretti. ... As Josephine is walking along side her father, it is at this moment when she has a change of perspective. ...
Michael Andretti also faces a similar change in perspective of his daughter. ... Michael faces a change in his perspective on fatherhood. ... Michael’s change in perspective is a gradual one.
Another major change in perspective seen in the novel is Josephine’s view of her own identity. ... When Josephine is told by a teacher at her school, Sister Louise that she was actually voted school captain but was given the role of vice captain because they felt she lacked the leadership skills and that her and her friends are in fact trendsetters within the school looked upon with envy, she has a sudden change in perspective on herself.
Approximate Word count = 1010
Approximate Pages = 4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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