Essay about "journeys" stimulus booklet 2004 Text Six, 'Journeys Over Land and Sea and Text Two, Victor Kelleher's 'The Ivory Trail'

The cover of Text Six, 'Journeys Over Land and Sea and Text Two, Victor Kelleher's 'The Ivory Trail', both convey journeys as full of suspense, and about the unknown and supernatural. A journey is the distance travelled in a specified time from one place to another, whether this place is physical, inner or imagined. Imaginative journeys occur in a fantasy world, where the reader or character goes on the journey, and in the case of …

…language elements to convey journeys. Although "The Ivory Trail" cover focuses on the supernatural, and "Journeys Over Land and Sea" on the fear of unfamiliar places, both texts explore the uncertainty, dangers and fears of the "unknown", especially in exotic lands, which is brought on by journeys. They effectively use word choice, tone and imagery to convey the role of imaginative journeys in exploring these fears, and broadening the understanding of our world. Word Count: 1155