Michael Gows Away - 3204 Words

Surrounds 3 families Roy and Coral – lost their son in the Vietnam War (resort = wealthy) Vick, Harry and Tom – dealing with Tom’s Illness (camping ground in tent = average) Gwen, Jim and Meg – Gwen is head of the household (Caravan Park) Away is about reconciliation and the power of healing through love and compassion This play is about the experiences of a dying school boy, it is a celebration of life and the power to heal through gaining insight. At the end, the characters accept their motives, ambitions, hopes and fears which determine their actions Characters Imprisoned in a World which their worth as human beings is measured in the costs of their holidays The quest of the characters in Away brings them home to the same†¦show more content†¦- Both Gwen and Jim suffered during the Great Depression – Gwen fled her parents at the age of 18 (and she fears that meg will do the same) and jim was a swag man Harry and Vic - feel as though they have to stay strong for Tom and remain positive and protective, but all he really needs is to know how they truly feel about his terminal illness, and to be able to support each other like a family - see the journey as an escape from their daily routine and worries Roy - Coral’s husband -Show MoreRelatedessay on preliminary topic journey847 Words   |  4 Pagesfound. 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