The insanity of Davidson’s plan
Davidson's plan to traverse the Australian desert solely is satirical. First, Davidson has no experience with camels. Secondly, she does not have the resources; and lastly, she does not know the geographical terrain. Therefore, the ambitious decision to set out for this journey is ironic but impossible in readers' eyes.
The irony of Davidson’s exploration
At first, Davidson is determined to set out for a journey alone purposely to self-discover herself and test her ability to wits hand harsh conditions of nature. Satirically, her journey turns out to be public and commercialized! Davidson is accompanied by Rick, the photographer and the National Geographical institution in Australia, but it does not hope for much from that impossible exploration.
The payment for accepting Davidson into the aboriginal culture
The first year of Davidson's stay in Australia was tragic because of the racism and rejection of the outsiders. The local Aboriginal treated her coldly and suspected her intentions. Nevertheless, Davidson was determined to achieve her goal and decided to put up with rejection and humiliation. However, a day came when Davidson attended an Aboriginal festival, and she felt exhilarated by the reception and acceptance. Ironically, the Aboriginal community asked Davidson to pay for having accepted by the local society! Davidson was devastated and felt like she was buying acceptance instead of it being natural and an act of love.
From alienation to celebrity
When Davidson sets her journey across the Australian desert covering over 1700 miles, her idea is conceived as crazy and impossible. Even the local society rejects her, painting her as an outsider. Similarly, the National Geographical agreed partially to allow her to proceed with Davidson's mission because they knew nothing meaningful could come out of it. Satirically, despite the hardships, Davidson managed to complete the explorative desert journey. When Davidson entered the town, she realized that she had become a celeb because all media houses were waiting for her not only to congratulate and interview her but to put her on the global map of geniuses who did the impossible.
The satire of the media
Davidson is shocked to learn that the media's story about her exploration is quite different from her experiences and expectations. Satirically, the media intends to produce a story that can quickly sell and bring them many profits. However, the primary reason for Davidson to engage in this journey is to tell the world the truth about her self-discovery and how she managed to surpass the forces of nature to achieve her goals.
