How have the texts you have studied shaped your understanding of the concept of Obsession?

Obsession is a state of mind that can and does affect all individuals in different approaches. It can determine the individuals way of thinking and may be demonstrated through various texts and visual communications. The texts studied, “Sleeping Dogs”, an item from the stimulus booklet, the film “Shine” and two related texts, use many techniques to support and create these concepts and aspects of obsession. These techniques include analysing the obsession in relation to the characters involved, to assist with illustrating the contrasting ideas of obsession that are presented.

Firstly the novel “Sleeping Dogs” by Sonya Hartnett includes many aspects relating to obsession that are created in particular scenes. The most concentrated concept of obsession throughout the novel is the family loyalty that is presented within most scenes. An example of how family loyalty is portrayed is through the technique of dialogue when Oliver says, “Some families have to stick together, ...