Discovery essay- by Jobin John

Self-discoveries transgress prior reflections on ideas and values through provocative events.
Ernesto's integral passion for practicing medicine and helping those that are marginalised in
the community is evident through the ethical and emotional complications regarding the
treatment of a chronic asthmatic patient. it is at times like this, when a doctor is conscious of
his complete powerlessness... to prevent the injustice of a system his high modality signifies
his intellectual transition through his inability to help the patient. Moreover, his strong
affiliation with the lepers results in their kind actions With an effusive letter... they thanked
us for the little bit of life wed given them the genial affections expressed towards Alberto
and Ernesto, strengthen their psychology and physical will as they are touched by the
kindness of their gift; moulding them into individuals as their new perceptions and views
falter the microcosm.

Understanding different perspectives and cultures opens a portal to revolutionary new

possibilities. As the couple lose their speck of prejudice they see the kind and positive
intentions of the migrants He counted twelve faces. The Macedonian family waved and
called out what sounded like their best wishes through metonymy the people they once were
weary of became friendly well-wishers who offered heads of cabbage and gave gifts of
grappa and firewood symbolic of their new found friendship as their prior assumptions and
beliefs are broken down. As they discover the benevolence within their neighbours. Moreover
their change in attitude is expressed through the oxymoron The woman felt flattered,
claustrophobic, grateful, peeved which conveys the transition from Relations were
uncomfortable to accept their gifts and gain a deeper understand of their true kind intentions.