Examples Of Dicovery In Away By Michael Gow

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Michael Gow’s play Away and John Greens novel Looking for Alaska both explore the conception of self dicovery and change. In the play away self-discovery is shown in the character Gwen. Gwen’s remarkable transformation in her character is triggered by Tom’s role as a catalyst in the play by her physical journey of going away. The first reference of Gwen’s transformation is seen after the storm; Gwen’s sense of materialism is diminished as her possessions have been swept away or broken. During the play Away, Gwen realizes how easily possessions are disoriented, thus readjusting her views on what is authentically important in life. By utilizing the storm as one of the main turning points for Gwen, Gow explores the power of nature in solving