A boy, Shaun, who loves collecting bottle caps was walking down the beach when he encountered a strange living thing, what they call the “Lost Thing”. He tried to figure out what the creature is but can’t lead to an answer. One day, he comes across a creature that tells him that if you care about the Lost Thing, he shouldn’t to be here and go to where the arrow, given from the creature, is pointing. Thanks to the creature’s advice, the Lost Thing finds a place where he actually belongs.
Setting
Near future in Australia
Conflict
Shaun vs himself
Lost thing vs society
Climax
When there is a way for an utopia for the lost thing
Symbols
Door- way to open a new thinking
The lost thing- something that’s there but not much noticed.
People not in color- everyone is the same
Buildings in black and white- dull, not exciting, no uniqueness
Irony
When he goes to the warehouse where strange creatures are kept distinctive creatures and makes them “disappear”
Theme
You might think you’re left out and don’t fit in to the society, there is always a place for everyone and to feel comfortable. Also, don’t think you’re invisible. There is always someone who thinks and cares about you.
We also need to show that we care to others.
