Into the World represents stages of growing up and maturation similar to a

rite of passage. The transitional journey involves gaining knowledge,

understanding and insight with difficult and challenging consequences which can
be both positive and negative. Barriers and problems may exist and overcoming
these barriers can be voluntarily or forced upon an individual. Concept and
meaning of Into the World are explored in Willy Russells play Educating Rita
and Peyton Reeds 2008 romantic comedy film Yes Man.
Throughout the play, there are barriers that restrict Rita from transitioning into
the educated lifestyle. The idiomatic language, Youre bleedin mad arnt y,
suggests the accent of the lower class northern region of England, establishing
her language as the first barrier that restrains her entry into the world she wants
to access, although Rita highlights her willingness to change through her
cigarettes which are symbolic of risk-taking whilst Franks admiration of
cigarettes, yet his subsequent refusal, suggests that Frank is limited by the
barrier he has superimposed on himself. The opposite qualities they display
suggests them to be beneficial to one another.
Ritas rite of passage is ultimately shaped by her education as it has an
oppressive effect on her personality as her one unique attribute is consumed by
her apparently self-evaluated vital education. The juxtaposition between Ritas
pompous tone, familiar with the American poets and casual tone, dead proud
suggests that Rita is putting it on and has lost touch with her real self,
showcasing her transition. As Rita stood up in front of two-thousand people
she was metaphorically separating herself from the masses portraying herself as
an enlightened figure, achieving what was hitherto, her objective. Ritas
conclusive reply, packed it in suggests her to have completed her change and
that her risk-taking is done, falsely believing that she is a member of high
society and her life and has been infinitely improved, also indicating her growth.
Ritas actions are contrary to her earlier openness to cigarettes, furthering the
notion that her risk-taking is over and she has, in her mind at least, changed
into a well-rounded individual.
Through Ritas rite of passage, Frank is negatively affected by this change,
ultimately resulting in prevention of into the world which is demonstrated when
the subsequent argument to follow portrays Frank as an omniscient and
authoritative figure, Found have you? The attitude that Frank possesses,
encapsulates the monotonous lifestyle Frank has brought upon himself, with his
precedent values and general stubborn nature superimposing a limit on his life.
His mocking of Rita, Charlotte suggests that he is discontent at the thought of
her departure as she is of great importance to him and symbolic on his sole
outlet of any joy and verve. Ritas misinterpretation of education, little is
underlying the value Russell attempts to convey. That education does not
substitute culture nor human personality.
The film Yes Man by Peyton Reed conveys meaning into the world as coming out
of ones comfort zone through overcoming obstacles and thus enables them to
embrace into the world. The film follows the life of a man by the name of Carl

Allen who is a reclusive and pessimistic character until he invites the word yes
into his life. In the opening scene, the audience is introduced to Carl repetitively
declining a phone call, this displays his attitude towards those around him. His
negative and dismissive tone reinforces this no and whatever. Due to this, Carl
is seen dead as he says no to life therefore says no to living. The use of this
metaphor highlights he has not made an effort to move forward in the many
aspects of his life including his relationship with other people, his occupation and
himself. The catalyst for his change is Nick, an old co-worker of his. Nick is
juxtaposed to Carl to show the contrast between the two as Nick is an open and
lively character who has gone into the world and lived unlike Carl who is dead.
It is at this point in time that Carl has been given a chance to change his
mundane life. Upon attending a seminar, Carl leaves his comfort zone of saying
no and welcomes Yes in his life which often lead to many significant rewards
which enriches his character. The new Carl is characterised as none alive, open
and demonstrating more initiative than his former self. However, soon Carl
realises that saying yes to everything doesnt always result in positive outcomes
as he has become a superficial being and realises the consequences. However, in
the last scene, Carl realises he must create a balance between yes and no to be
satisfied with his life and thus he can finally venture into new experiences and a
new world.