The Power Of One Analysis
A perilous journey encompassing prejudice and morality, “The Power of One” demonstrates how film can illuminate the human condition and the ability for one voice to become powerful, even when the whole world is silent. Alex Watson
From the birth of the human voice, the ability to share stories has manifested into our main social device for communicating the lessons our human race as a species has learnt from the world and the things within it. The existential, the spiritual, even the laborious grind of everyday life; all aspects of humanity, are explored through the stories we tell.
Within the archetype in relation to film, also lies the potential for serious discussion and consideration of themes and issues that allow people to redefine their experiences and interactions with others. Through this art form we arrive at a deep …show more content…
Created by the brilliant Bryce Courtney and adapted to the screen by John G. Avildsen, ‘The Power of One’ follows the life of Peter Philip (Peekay) an English boy brought up within a divided society; a divide that eventually leads to the dehumanizing phenomenon that was Apartheid.
As a powerless observer of the effects of the Boer War, and the tensions created by its competing cultures, Peekay witnesses the power struggle between the Afrikaners and the English South Africans. Living his life among those who despise him, Peekay learns about the importance of peace through a series of wise mentors and a subjective upbringing where lessons are learnt through powerful visions of cruelty juxtaposed with the balancing power of nature.
An epic story, The Power of One rarely fails to create a sympathetic feeling within viewers while witnessing the misfortunes of Peekay’s unfortunate situation.
PK stands with his Mentor Figure Geel Piet. The Mentor guides PK in the right direction and aids him in becoming the powerful man he is by the end of the
From the birth of the human voice, the ability to share stories has manifested into our main social device for communicating the lessons our human race as a species has learnt from the world and the things within it. The existential, the spiritual, even the laborious grind of everyday life; all aspects of humanity, are explored through the stories we tell.
Within the archetype in relation to film, also lies the potential for serious discussion and consideration of themes and issues that allow people to redefine their experiences and interactions with others. Through this art form we arrive at a deep …show more content…
Created by the brilliant Bryce Courtney and adapted to the screen by John G. Avildsen, ‘The Power of One’ follows the life of Peter Philip (Peekay) an English boy brought up within a divided society; a divide that eventually leads to the dehumanizing phenomenon that was Apartheid.
As a powerless observer of the effects of the Boer War, and the tensions created by its competing cultures, Peekay witnesses the power struggle between the Afrikaners and the English South Africans. Living his life among those who despise him, Peekay learns about the importance of peace through a series of wise mentors and a subjective upbringing where lessons are learnt through powerful visions of cruelty juxtaposed with the balancing power of nature.
An epic story, The Power of One rarely fails to create a sympathetic feeling within viewers while witnessing the misfortunes of Peekay’s unfortunate situation.
PK stands with his Mentor Figure Geel Piet. The Mentor guides PK in the right direction and aids him in becoming the powerful man he is by the end of the