analysis of hsc adv english texts
... The module ‘journeys’ in English for the 2004 HSC confronts the notion of a journey, and in particular the catalysts, effects and responses to such travel. ... However, after studying various texts that explore the nature of journeys it has been found that the force of such effects are often unforseen, ironic in the sense of the protagonist not getting what is expected in the physical journey. ... It is this profound effect that simulates the focus for this module, and composers of texts represent journeys and their meanings in different ways. ... The sense of ambivalence to such effects on the ‘world within’ that is held so common in many texts concerning the physical journey distinguishes the impact between what is expected and what is actually experienced. ... As explored through these texts, similar and also contrasting aspects can be found through the techniques composers chose to represent journeys and their meanings. It is the common link of unforeseen consequences in these texts of physical journeys that seem to have the most resounding effect on the world within.