Restrictions often alter the way in which individuals transition from one world to another. Willy Russell's “Educating Rita” exemplifies as to how this transition takes place. The entering of new phases of life can be portrayed through the protagonist Rita in her journey to become ‘educated’ and therefore become free of all the limitations in her life. ‘The Blind Side’ by John Lee Hancock is also a lucid exemplar of transitions many individuals undergo through Michael Oher along with Leigh Ann Tuohy as they both enter very contrasting environments, in order become who they were always sought out to be. Although transitions are challenging and confronting, individuals are able to overcome challenges in order to change, in some cases, for the better. Within ‘Eductaing Rita’, all basis of transition are undergone in order for Rita complete an entire transition. Not only does Rita just change, there is an obvious theme of restrictions, limitations/goals, fear/risks, mentor/pathways and in the end reward/consequences. Having experienced all of these aspect, we are able to grasp a deep understanding as to how restrictions alter the way in which individuals transition. Rita is portrayed as uneducated & from a lower class from the outset. “Do ya’ get a lot like me”, is a depiction of Rita’s status within society as her constant use of slang portrays, juxtaposed with those at the univesity. Rita is willing to become educated and will not let any restrictions alter her determination to be educated which in turn, will allow her to be ‘free’. Through Rita’s journey, accompanied by determination to be like her mentor Frank, we are able to establish Rita’s eagerness to conform as Frank asks, “What would you like to know?” and Rita replies with, “Everything”. Rita’s keenness to become educated is portrayed through the repetition of the question & has forced her to lose all sense of individuality & uniqueness, in turn, becoming someone she is not. Frank is hesitant to to continue to teach Rita as he wishes for her to retain her uniqueness in order to stand out from all the other ‘educated’ students. “It wouldn’t look out of place with any of these”, justifies the fact that Rita is beginning to lose her singularity. Rita is seen to be the “first breathe of fresh air”, if she continues to become educated in order to pass exams, she will no longer stand out from the pack, leaving her within the