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 friend John Barton. Initially John is portrayed as an upper class, good looking teenager who has the world at his fingertips. "Picture this. School Captain of St Anthony's. Son of a Member of Parliament. Greatest debater who ever lived. Good looking. Popular. What more could I want out of life?" This portrayal does not last long, as both Josie and the reader learn John Barton's life is more complicated than originally perceived.
             Marchetta uses several techniques to reveal Josie's changing perspective. These include the use of dialogue, narration, language and juxtaposition.
             The use of dialogue provides the reader with viewpoints from characters other than the narrator. More specifically, this method allows readers to identify with John Barton for themselves, instead of relying on the fallible narrator. For example, John initially refers humorously to his childhood, "I was a fairy bread hogger at parties." but his mood later changes and becomes serious. "I've always had to be the best because its been expected of me." We are able to see the direct cause of Josie's changing perspective
             It is the use of first person narration that most significantly displays Josie's changing perspective of John. It is in Josie's narration where she expresses personal thoughts of John, and as the reader we can see how these reflections change. " John Barton rang me o...