PARRA 1- intro Journeys are not always personally instigated. They are brought about by an outside pressure, force or action. Furthermore, journeys can lead to a profound progress of not only the venturer but the people around them. This is evident in the prescribed Australian poems ‘Smugglers’ written by Maria Lewitt, ‘Homecoming’ by Bruce Dawe as well as the two chosen texts ‘Rabbit Proof fence’ directed by Phillip Noyce and ‘Sophie’s Journey’ edited by Sally Collings. PARRA 2- homecoming In the Australian poem ‘Homecoming’ the author, Dawe uses vivid visual and aural poetic techniques to construct his ongoing attitudes of the war.
He describes that upon the tombstone, there appears to be a coat of arms that has inscribed on it, “On a field, sable, the letter A, gules.” Red is used to represent sin or passion. Black can be used to represent darkness and even rebellion. Throughout the story, it mentions Hester’s clothing being the black fabric with the red letter on it. The last line of the novel mentions the letter A on a sable; a sable is a black background. The black and red contrast in general drawing attention and it shows the sin, represented by the red, with the rebellion, represented by the black, which helps to reveal the truth about Hester in the novel.
Consumerism in Australian society is a large concern that is explored throughout Bruce Dawes poems. In Bruce Dawes Americanized it is written in an ironic and bitter tone. This symbolises the abruptness of the American culture. The poet is Australia yet he still writes using American grammar to highlight his theme of American culture and its grasp on the
Terry Smith’s ‘The Divided Meaning of Shearing the Rams’, Ian Burn’s ‘Beating about the Bush’ and Tim Bonyhady’s ‘Contrasting Lights’ are readings on the Australian art movement of the Heidelberg School, which was most prolific in the 1880’s. Australian-ness is one of the key features of the Heidelberg school. Recognised as the first discernible Australian school of art. Often referred to as Australian Impressionism the paintings are often characterized by their impressionist style with sun drenched landscapes and high key tones. The school is renowned for having produced some of the most unequivocally Australian and nationalist works of art in the country.
An individuals sense of belonging is influenced by the passage of time and interaction with their world. English Belonging Essay A sense of belonging can be influenced by many different things, The passage of time and their own interaction with the outside world are some main points that affect one's perception of their own belonging. Throughout studying the “Immigrant Chronicles” by Peter Skrzynecki, a series of poems written about his experiences fitting in to Australian life after Immigrating from Poland following the devastation of their homeland in World War Two, a common, recurring theme of belonging becomes present. Using the poems “Feliks Skrzynecki” and “10 Mary Street” immigrant chronicle while comparing with other sources like the film “What’s eating Gilbert
Effective poets communicate human emotion and thought. Contemporary Australian poet ,Bruce Dawe, achieves this by exploring society’s vulnerabilities and downfalls in differing contexts. His experience of poverty and instability as a child during the Depression and later his involvement in the Vietnam War provide the motivation for his expression. Whether conveying the cruel outcomes of war in his poem “Homecoming “ or poverty resulting in restlessness in “Drifters”, Dawe expresses the emotion of all ages clearly reflected from his own thoughts. Further, by analysing Dawe’s use of poetic devices such as mental imagery, symbolism, repetition and subject matter, the relevance of his poetry to all people is proven.
Perceptions of belonging or not belonging vary. This concept is explored in Peter Skryznecki’s Immigrant Chronicle in the poem, Feliks Skryznecki. Feliks and Peter have different perceptions of their belonging in Australia and the necessity of belonging in Australia. In my related text, the movie Happy Feet, directed by George Miller, Mumble finds his differences alienate him from his penguin society and he begins a search to find a sense of belonging. Feliks, Peter’s immigrant father is the main subject of the poem, but Peter himself also becomes the subject as their ways of creating their places in the world are compared.
and his Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Riverside. Now he is a distinguished writer and a teacher at Lehman College in the Bronx. In 2002 Collins published a poem called “The Names” which is a poem focused on the date of September 11th, 2001. The poem is a narrative that brings us back to the horrific day and reminds us of the people that were lost. The poem's effective use of imagery, person and repetition helps paint us a picture of that very day and brings out the true meaning of the
In 1982, Eddie Mabo presented the High Court of Australia with a declaration of his region’s land rights. After a long court battle for recognition, the Mabo case was handed down in 1992. In 1965 Charles Perkins, one of two Aboriginal students at the University of Sydney were keen to find a way to expose living conditions
T.S Elliot, with a complex poetic style in the poem, Rhapsody on a Windy Night published 1920, draws on his power of observation, using the narrator to convey the change in understanding the meaning of human experience in the world. Franz Kafka’s, The Metamorphosis published in 1915, similar to Elliot, also draws on the depravity on man, but drives off an absurdist and hyperbolic plot, portraying a personalised perspective on family, man and change. Rhapsody on a windy night exudes a clear impressionism from the poet. Elliot switches between a formal poetic style and at times conversational dialogue in a more personalised informal structure, whilst remaining in first person. Elliot also treats time with relativity, treating it as a non-linear liquid that is shaped according to the narrator’s perspective.