Tom Brennan Speech

‘Moving into the world involves different pathways to new experiences’ could be interpreted in many different ways. In The Story of Tom Brennan by JC Burke, Tom experiences different emotions and situations as he attempts to move into the world when his brother Daniel is involved in a tragic car accident. All three of these texts show that moving into the world involves different pathways to new experiences shown through different circumstances, problems and views.
Furthermore the position of characters on the four different pathways is used to highlight that anyone can move into a common circumstances in life, a similar experience as they are seen to be walking in the same direction. This shows the audience that people may encounter different situations in life, everyone is different. We are all heading in the same direction but we are all unique and will branch off into different directions. Just as the characters are positioned at different heights
They are wearing business type clothing which may symbolise a desire for opportunity and success. The characters are shown with their arms thrusting forward towards the light at the centre they all strive to achieve. The characters have a wide appearance, a defensive stance. They are prepared for what is in store for them. The effect is of this is to imply that the.. how young people develop and find their place in today’s society. This is shown through the concept ‘into the world’ which helps young people to grow up, mature and move on, as it refers to the way that a person’s attitude and beliefs affect how they see life. The novel “The story of Tom Brennan” by J.C Burke shows how Tom, the protagonist, struggles to cope with his past. Whilst, the song “On my Own” by Three days grace, refers to the way someone can be lost and have to learn to stand on their own two feet and overcome