Journeys- My Place
English- Area of Study
Inner Journeys: ‘My Place’ by Sally Morgan
Definition of Journey-
• Inner journeys involve the exploration of the self, as individuals review their growth and development in the light if experiences which challenge and inspire them.
• Inner journeys have the power to challenge thinking, provide new insights and understanding of the world and themselves.
• Spiritual, physical and psychological development where one gains insight into self empowerment and growth.
• As one embarks on a journey, they face obstacles which ultimately shape and confront who they are.
• Journeys expose the internal and external fears of an individual
• Challenge of self reflection
• Leads to a new perspective
• Spiritual pilgrimage that leads to a greater understanding of self and our world.
• The goal is the realization that life is both tragic and comic, therefore precious in the extreme.
• Life is a journey of the body, mind and soul. Journeys function as the creator of self identity and a vehicle of self-awareness.
• Physical relocation maybe a catalyst, but the inner journey possess the greatest impact.
Alternative Words for Journey-
• Passage
• Flight
• Pilgrimage
• Crossing
• Central
• Actualisation
• Awareness
• Development
• Discovery
• Empowerment
• Enlightenment
• Enrichment
• Evaluation
• Exploration
• Growth
• Identity
• Confrontation
• Insight
• Odyssey
• Perception
• Progression
‘My Place’-
• ‘My Place’ by Sally Morgan is a non-fiction/Semi-autobiographical novel.
• My Place can be seen as a post-colonial text- dominated by white culture
• Context is important- historical event: 1967 referendum brought about reconciliation
• Empowering of other Aboriginals
• The narrative captures the idiomatic (language of the time) and vernacular expression of the various family members.
• ‘My Place’ is an account of four generations (sally/mother/grandmother/uncle) lost of identity, a progression through a
Inner Journeys: ‘My Place’ by Sally Morgan
Definition of Journey-
• Inner journeys involve the exploration of the self, as individuals review their growth and development in the light if experiences which challenge and inspire them.
• Inner journeys have the power to challenge thinking, provide new insights and understanding of the world and themselves.
• Spiritual, physical and psychological development where one gains insight into self empowerment and growth.
• As one embarks on a journey, they face obstacles which ultimately shape and confront who they are.
• Journeys expose the internal and external fears of an individual
• Challenge of self reflection
• Leads to a new perspective
• Spiritual pilgrimage that leads to a greater understanding of self and our world.
• The goal is the realization that life is both tragic and comic, therefore precious in the extreme.
• Life is a journey of the body, mind and soul. Journeys function as the creator of self identity and a vehicle of self-awareness.
• Physical relocation maybe a catalyst, but the inner journey possess the greatest impact.
Alternative Words for Journey-
• Passage
• Flight
• Pilgrimage
• Crossing
• Central
• Actualisation
• Awareness
• Development
• Discovery
• Empowerment
• Enlightenment
• Enrichment
• Evaluation
• Exploration
• Growth
• Identity
• Confrontation
• Insight
• Odyssey
• Perception
• Progression
‘My Place’-
• ‘My Place’ by Sally Morgan is a non-fiction/Semi-autobiographical novel.
• My Place can be seen as a post-colonial text- dominated by white culture
• Context is important- historical event: 1967 referendum brought about reconciliation
• Empowering of other Aboriginals
• The narrative captures the idiomatic (language of the time) and vernacular expression of the various family members.
• ‘My Place’ is an account of four generations (sally/mother/grandmother/uncle) lost of identity, a progression through a