A change in perspective. An alteration of view point. A modification of outlook. However you say it, these words symbolise an adjustment of ideas that takes a person from one state of thinking to another. The novel “Looking for Alibrandi” by Melina Marchetta and the film “Titanic” by James Cameron, each present a similar change in perspective. In the novel “Looking for Alibrandi”, the narrating character Josephine Alibrandi, or Josie, changes her perspective of her …showed first 75 words of 1116 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1116 total…never gave her an opportunity to find any other side of himself. Jack, however, realised Rose’s predicament, and was able to guide her out of her despondency. He realised that Rose was unhappy despite her wealth, but she could be happy when she found love. It is clear that perspective changes in both of these texts. Notional characters reflect life and prove that people truly can’t be judged by their background or class.