“Discoveries can question and challenge, leading to different conclusions” To what extent is this statement supported by your study of Discovery?
Discoveries can emerge from both the metaphysical experience, and a physical uncovering itself. Invoked by curiosity and wonder, these events can often be sudden and unexpected however they are always intrinsically meaningful and transformative for both the individual consciousness and the global community. This idea is reflected through “Discoveries can question and challenge, leading to different conclusions” and represents the fundamental understanding of discoveries. This is apparent in both Simon Nasht's historiographical documentary Frank Hurley The Man Who Made History (2004) and Joseph…show more content… He rediscovered the artistic truth behind his country, and his inner nature as a photographer along with the realisation of importance of family and culture. The artistic truth rediscovered by Hurley is highlighted through the wordplay of “Australians saw themselves through his images” conveying how he portrayed a nationalistic image of the country. The rediscovery of his inner nature as a photographer is highlighted from his change in mindset of desire for profit in the past to one of passion, which is shown from the returning recurring image of Hurley with his camera which exemplifies his passion for photography. The return to Australia also brings a realisation of importance of family and culture. Hurley experienced major disconnection from culture and family as suggested in the quote “After six years away, Hurley finally returned to Australia”, ultimately his return led him to become more of a ‘family man’ which asserts the societal belief that is the human connection between family. “Discoveries can question and challenge, leading to different conclusions” reinforces Hurleys experiences affirm society’s assumptions and beliefs about aspects of human experience as it reinforces the idea of a man persevering despite
