One Night The Moon Speech Analysis
Unique experiences can shape the way Distinctive voices are presented to individuals through texts. Different views and perspectives can be conveyed, and can influence individuals through the presence of these Distinctive Voices. Distinctive Voices are defined as an influential and prominent voice, expressed by an individual or a society. Distinctive voices are demonstrated through Racheal Perkins film released in 2001 ‘’One Night the Moon ‘’ (ONTM) and Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a dream” presented in 1963 at a Washington march of Jobs and Freedom. ‘’One night the moon’’ presents the story of a young white girl that goes missing in the harsh Australian outback during the period of the 1930’s. The community is torn apart due to the
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Resulting in a conflict of ideas and understandings for individuals. This idea can be further emphasised in the film text ‘ONTM’, presented in the character of Jim as his strong racist view towards Albert and the black community results in his daughter Emily passing away. This is highlighted later in the film when Jim observes Albert and Rose carrying Emily home after they go searching for her. The technique of Non Diegetic sound of sad minor tonality music track reiterates the mood, setting and overall mindset of Jim, further demonstrating to the audience that Jim is very much sad for himself and his decisions. This concept can be additionally explored in Martin Luther King’s speech ‘’I have a dream’’ as Martin frequently expresses how the strong impact of racism affects the African Americans during the 1960’s. An example of this can be suggested when Martin quotes ‘’1963 is not an end but a beginning’’. The techniques of Juxtaposition and Paradox demonstrates to the audience how a change in society’s values and morals is necessary for the acceptance of Black individuals within today’s community. Thus entailing how Distinctive Voices can be either negative or positive for an individual, by moulding their perspectives, understanding and way of thought regarding the people around
Resulting in a conflict of ideas and understandings for individuals. This idea can be further emphasised in the film text ‘ONTM’, presented in the character of Jim as his strong racist view towards Albert and the black community results in his daughter Emily passing away. This is highlighted later in the film when Jim observes Albert and Rose carrying Emily home after they go searching for her. The technique of Non Diegetic sound of sad minor tonality music track reiterates the mood, setting and overall mindset of Jim, further demonstrating to the audience that Jim is very much sad for himself and his decisions. This concept can be additionally explored in Martin Luther King’s speech ‘’I have a dream’’ as Martin frequently expresses how the strong impact of racism affects the African Americans during the 1960’s. An example of this can be suggested when Martin quotes ‘’1963 is not an end but a beginning’’. The techniques of Juxtaposition and Paradox demonstrates to the audience how a change in society’s values and morals is necessary for the acceptance of Black individuals within today’s community. Thus entailing how Distinctive Voices can be either negative or positive for an individual, by moulding their perspectives, understanding and way of thought regarding the people around