In order to persuade the targeted audience, the composer uses specific language devices to connect their representation to their responder. In Keating speech, Keating repeatedly uses inclusive language such as “we” and “us” to reinforce a nation united and empower his audience to take action. He also uses high modality in “smashed” and “fractured identity” to connotate the negative impacts of a broken nation and positions the audience to sympathise with his speech. The sense of pathos created appeals to all Australians to show an understanding of the unjustice and creates a tone of hope for Indigenous Australians. In relation, Oodgeroo uses direct address “You” to refer to the intended audience of the poem, White Australians.
In passage one Eggs’ speech is spliced with the words of the other three major characters, Tom, Fi and Anglea. Tom emphasises the importance of promoting equality for people who are “born in some dead-end street - in Melbourne, or Sydney, or Afghanistan” while Eggs focuses on “a fair go for people with energy and vision”. Thus, even though they are not speaking face to face the scene takes on the feeling of a debate. Meanwhile, Fiona’s naivety is conveyed through her comment that “you girls are the future… tomorrow’s leaders who we will look to – to run things” while Tom insists that it is a “powerful and contemptuous class of men” like Eggs who are running the country. In contrast, Angela addressing her students suggests that Australia’s future is a multicultural one, as well as portrays Angela as Greek personification of multiculturalism.
Reform of the Federation White Paper, Federation, Australian Leaders’ Retreat, viewed 31 August 2015, This paper studies the aspect how Australian constitution established Australia’s system of government as Federalism has changed over century. It emphasizes the main factors of the transformation; along with the suggestions on how to bring back on track. Australian federal system were the fruit of discussion and peaceful evolution because of which we tend to take our federal system for granted and ignores periodic re-assessment which is affecting our economic and social wellbeing. Author also provides survey factors, examples and statistic value to strengthen his arguments on why reform of Federalism is mandatory. This article provides
The Bulletin Debate was a nationwide debate between iconic bush poets Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson depicting their views of the Australian outback. Lawson who became very popular with the Australian public during the time period had what was described as a more realistic and blunt view of the bush. Paterson on the other hand who has shaped Australia’s outlook on bush life had a more optimistic and heartfelt view of the nation’s countryside which has now become a major part of Australia’s identity. In the opening poem ‘Borderland’ by Lawson Paul Keating’s Eulogy entitled ‘Funeral Service of the Unknown Soldier’ that was delivered on Rememberance Day 1993 honours the memory of the Unknown Australian Soldier that was killed in World War One. Keating effectively
Introduction A little over a decade on from the monumental Bringing Them Home (HREOC, 1997) report recommending an apology, the Australian Labor Government, headed by Kevin Rudd, apologised to the Stolen Generations on behalf of all Australians. The 13th of February 2008 was a day of reflection for the nation as Rudd lamented past government policies legitimising the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families during the early to mid twentieth-century (Rudd, 2008). Rudd’s pledge to move “forward with confidence to the future,” and to instigate the “healing of the nation,” (Rudd, 2008, pp.167) was well received by many Australians as a first step towards reconciliation and tackling important issues pertinent
Selected Context: Exploring the issue of conflict between two different races. Prompt: ‘Conflict is an unavoidable part of being human.’ Explanation of decisions: I intend to write this piece in the imaginary form to capture what Sal saw and felt on the first night that her husband, William, had an encounter with an aboriginal. My recollection of the first few pages of the novel will be told from Sal’s point of view and will reveal the reasons why she wanted to leave Sydney as soon as they had enough money and Will was freed. This will also give the reason why Sal wasn’t to fussed about the aboriginal women taking her bonnet and why she would trade with them. As I felt Will loosen his grip from my arm I knew that there was something wrong.
This is a tactic which is used right through the text. The president also reflects on previous negative situations in America and compares it to more recent positive times. “...triumphed over war and depression.” And uses similes to paint a picture in the audiences mind of the extent of their journey. “from the depths of despair to the great heights of hope.” These statements reassure the audience and give them confidence that they can overcome these situations. Again Obama uses emotive language to appeal to patriotism.
America contributed greatly to the losses of rights for Afghan women and is now trying to rectify the situation by establishing a government based on equality and human rights. Background As early as 1928, the Afghanistan government had already begun to address the equality and rights of women. They actively promoted universal education, banned childhood marriages, and even implemented a western dress code in Kabul. Although, the conservative Mullahs later repealed these drastic changes the fact that they had been implemented at all is quite significant. By 1970, fifteen percent of legislative posts were held by women, and they had obtained equal rights and were allowed to vote.
She questions people to think about the existence of discrimination in our society what sometimes is lured that: “women are already equal”. Also, she demands the government about the laws to protect not only women but those working people who do not get the chance to speak up. With the purpose of informing the audience, the composer uses statistics what add to the factuality and authenticity of the text. The second text I want to recommend is “In my own words”, a beautiful article about one of the greatest women in Australia, Ruby Hunter, an Aboriginal singer, songwriter whose music dealt with her personal history, Indigenous
When Goodman Brown begins his journey, he leaves his loving wife being a good Christian man. When he leaves his wife, Faith, the author is using a double meaning stating that he is literally leaving his wife and he is leaving his faith in God behind (53). Goodman Brown states “she’s a blessed angel on earth; and after this one night, I’ll cling to her skirts and follow her to Heaven” (53). It is interpreted by the reader as Faith literally being an angel from Heaven trying to convince Goodman Brown not to follow down the path of evil. Faith, also as a good wife, appears to know something evil is taking place and does not want Goodman Brown to participate.