Journeys- Comparison of Lotr Rabit Proof Fence

The composer Phillip Noyce, the director of the film Rabbit Proof fence and J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the novel Lord of the rings, both explore the concept of the physical and inner journey. A journey can be viewed as an adventure of experience by the individual. Where a series of obstacles and challenges help to respond to these challenges and learn more about themselves and the world around them. Rabbit proof fence is a film based on life experiences which centre Molly Craig her younger sister Daisy and Cousin Gracie.   It is set in the 1930’s and is based in Western Australia. It tells of a story about the removal of half-caste children and placing them in the Moore River Native settlement several thousands of kilometres and the journey back to Jigalong. It is a portrayal of courage and determination demonstrated by many characters in the film. It is a tale of how aspects of family and home are considered important and valued. Finally it is a story about ones survival in the desert landscape.   A text similar to this is Lord of the rings which is a fantasy novel.   It focuses on a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins on his quest to save middle earth from turmoil by destroying a powerful corrupt ring by going to the evil Land of Mordor. He is accompanied by his loyal companion named Samwise Gamgee (Sam).The various languages and film techniques shown in both texts equally demonstrated how via the themes contained within these texts illustrate the concept of the physical and inner journey.      

Courage is the ability to control fear when facing anger or pain. Determination is the firmness of purpose. Courage is displayed in the film when Molly Craig escapes the Moore River Native Settlement.   This relates to the idea of journey as a physical Journey. The physicality of this is how she escapes walking by foot and covering her tracks from the tracker Moodo. Courage is also depicted by Frodo Baggins when he claimed to destroy the ring among the whole community. This...