Both texts explore the positive, unpredictable nature of change and the concept that it’s only the individual’s fear that limits their ability to take control of their own life. Holub uses the imperative ‘go and open the door’ to establish a tone of authority and therefore persuade readers to invoke change. The simple, high modality action verbs ‘go’ and ‘open’ imply that it is an uncomplicated task which must be completed by the individual.
Through the repetition of this phrase at the beginning of each stanza, the poem tells us that people are wary of change and need persistent encouragement from an authoritative figure to take the necessary action. By alternating between high and low modality, ‘The Door’ ascertains that while the consequences of change are unpredictable, they won’t be harmful.
The conditionals ‘maybe’ and ‘if’ used before listing the metaphorical possibilities of opening the door infer the wide range of outcomes, none of which can be guaranteed, but the certainty that the fog “will clear” combined with the tone of authority and repetition of the command acts as reassurance that any problems or uncertainty faced will be overcome. Imagery and listing are used to suggest that the potential of change is only limited by one’s imagination. In the first stanza, he begins listing with ‘Maybe outside there’s a tree’ and finishes with ‘or a magic city’.
By contrasting the ordinary against the extraordinary, Holub explores the fantastic, unlimited possibilities of change. A door is a human construction used to separate their own built environment from the outside. The sustained metaphor of ‘opening the door’ therefore informs us that people have placed limits on themselves due to their fear of change – there are no external factors holding them back. Likewise, in ‘The Intouchables’ both main characters use their physical or economic condition as an excuse for not being able to do the things which are outside of their comfort zone.
The Essay on Endless Possibilities Change Door Consequences
From studying such texts as Melina Marchetta's Looking for Alibrandi, The Door written by Miroslav Holub's, feature article Greeks Bearing gifts The Weekend Australian 16 - 17 th December by Luke Slattery and the prescribed image my understanding of the consequences of change are that once it has taken place it is inevitable that a chain reaction is set of and many other contributing factors will ...
The positive effect the main characters are having on each other is symbolised in the playing of diegetic or non-diegetic music that the other listens to in key scenes of change. The modern upbeat music that Driss loves communicates the return of joy and spontaneity in Philippe’s life while classical piano pieces create a sense of hope as Driss develops due to the responsibility involved with caring for Philippe. The most effective technique used to demonstrate the development of Driss is the contrasting of parallel scenes.
One of the most powerful of these is when Driss’ aunty is scolding him as he sits, eyes downcast and positioned in the corner of the frame, and a low-angle shot shows her disgust and sadness as she calls him ‘Moron’. Towards the end of the film the same quote and angle are used when Driss is lecturing his younger brother. This reversal shows Driss’ newly found maturity and pride. The contrast of Driss’ job interviews at the start and end of the film also achieves this effect.
The camera pans across a close-up of the other candidates’ business shoes until it reaches Driss’ own shabby sneakers, creating the idea that he doesn’t belong there. We then pan up to see him fidgeting nervously with eyes downturned, We receive many signals that Philippe’s life had become a monotonous routine which left him to the whims of those around him, such as when speaking of his oncoming ‘surprise’ party that “Every year it’s exactly the same deal”. While he blames this on his condition in fact the only thing keeping him in this situation was himself.
