The phrase being discussed- `the Journey leads to greater understanding`, indicates that Physical Journeys can guide the person in question to a form of greater understanding. The word understanding is meant to be enigmatic indicating the `understanding' could come in many and varied forms including spiritual, intellectual enhancement. A variety of texts, written by different composers, will be examined to find the different techniques the writers use to express their interpretation of the meaning of this `greater understanding'.

The collection of poems that have been studied as the `prescribed text' are written by Peter Skrzynecki. The poems by the author included in the discussion include Feliks Skrzynecki, Crossing the Red Sea and Leaving Home. In addition to the above texts a sample from the board of studies booklet- Journey to the Interior will be utilized. Separate texts used include, Heart of Darkness and Johnny Harts Heroes...