Tom Brennan Into The World Analysis
Module C - Into the World
Into the world explores the aspects of growth, transition and a broader world. Through personal experiences, people are able to learn, grow or change as an individual. Barriers and obstacles determine how an individual can change or grow by responding to the situation. The novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C Burke explores the ways how individuals grow when they are taken out of their comfort and venture into new experiences.
The novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C Burke follows the lives of the Brennan family, namely the title character Tom Brennan. After the events of a fatal car accident the novel depicts the chaos that tragedy can bring down upon a family and how it thrusts individuals into a new world. The novel follows the response of Tom Brennan in relation to the accident and his journey to overcome his past …show more content…
Tom faces significant challenges and obstacles that he must overcome through determination and the help of others. These negative consequences enable Tom to learn and transition into a new phase of life with a more positive outlook. Tom realises the importance to move on despite the pain it causes him. This is shown through colloquial language ant the metaphor.
‘It felt wrong pissing off your life and your mate with just a few sentences. It was like leaving yourself behind, and in a way I suppose I was.’
Tom’s attitude toward playing football in Coghill has a positive influence over as a developing person and his attitude associated towards moving into a new world. At first Tom’s attitude towards playing football in a new town was filled with anger and resentment, this is shown through Tom’s inner monologue
‘I wanted to shout at someone, anyone, I didn’t want to play. Don’t you understand this isn’t my life
Into the world explores the aspects of growth, transition and a broader world. Through personal experiences, people are able to learn, grow or change as an individual. Barriers and obstacles determine how an individual can change or grow by responding to the situation. The novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C Burke explores the ways how individuals grow when they are taken out of their comfort and venture into new experiences.
The novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C Burke follows the lives of the Brennan family, namely the title character Tom Brennan. After the events of a fatal car accident the novel depicts the chaos that tragedy can bring down upon a family and how it thrusts individuals into a new world. The novel follows the response of Tom Brennan in relation to the accident and his journey to overcome his past …show more content…
Tom faces significant challenges and obstacles that he must overcome through determination and the help of others. These negative consequences enable Tom to learn and transition into a new phase of life with a more positive outlook. Tom realises the importance to move on despite the pain it causes him. This is shown through colloquial language ant the metaphor.
‘It felt wrong pissing off your life and your mate with just a few sentences. It was like leaving yourself behind, and in a way I suppose I was.’
Tom’s attitude toward playing football in Coghill has a positive influence over as a developing person and his attitude associated towards moving into a new world. At first Tom’s attitude towards playing football in a new town was filled with anger and resentment, this is shown through Tom’s inner monologue
‘I wanted to shout at someone, anyone, I didn’t want to play. Don’t you understand this isn’t my life