Deadly unna interview
What does it take to be a ‘Man’?? Some says taking responsibility for what you’ve done but some say bodyshape is as important as being independent, strong and loyal. But what does it really take to be a “Man”?? Let’s welcome the celebrated South Australian author and award-winning author – Philip Gwynne!!
Interviewer: Philip, in the award-winning book you wrote, Deadly Unna, you strongly delivered the message of taking up responsibility and being a ‘Man’. But what does it really take to be a ‘man’?
Philip: Deadly unna was one of my early books, it mainly reflected on the heavy racism and prejudice in Australian society in the 1970s. But it also reflected on taking up responsibility, relationships and Being a “Man”. Everyone has their own standard of how to be a ‘man’, I think that to be a ‘man’ you have to take responsibility for everything you do and stand up for what you think is right. Young Blacky, who is the main character in this book, is a typical example.
Interviewer: How did you use words to describe this issue in the book?
I used many descriptive words to describe the events that relate to this issue. I also used different typical phrases to demonstrate different characters’ background. For example, Darcy was considered a ‘man’ both physically and emotionally. This is represented by him encouraging Blacky to do something about the racist comment ‘Boongs Piss Off’.
Interviewer: Philip, what are some of the events that relate to this theme of the novel.
When Blacky went to Dumby’s funeral instead of going fishing with his old man. And when he painted over the racist comment under the jetty. These things all take a lot of courage to do, and he gathered enough courage to do it. This means that he is a real ‘man’. Or at least ‘real man in waiting’.
Interviewer: Would you say there were some stereotyping in your novel, Deadly Unna?
Oh, yes, definitely. One of the first stereotypical issue that Blacky had to face was coming to terms with Dumby
Interviewer: Philip, in the award-winning book you wrote, Deadly Unna, you strongly delivered the message of taking up responsibility and being a ‘Man’. But what does it really take to be a ‘man’?
Philip: Deadly unna was one of my early books, it mainly reflected on the heavy racism and prejudice in Australian society in the 1970s. But it also reflected on taking up responsibility, relationships and Being a “Man”. Everyone has their own standard of how to be a ‘man’, I think that to be a ‘man’ you have to take responsibility for everything you do and stand up for what you think is right. Young Blacky, who is the main character in this book, is a typical example.
Interviewer: How did you use words to describe this issue in the book?
I used many descriptive words to describe the events that relate to this issue. I also used different typical phrases to demonstrate different characters’ background. For example, Darcy was considered a ‘man’ both physically and emotionally. This is represented by him encouraging Blacky to do something about the racist comment ‘Boongs Piss Off’.
Interviewer: Philip, what are some of the events that relate to this theme of the novel.
When Blacky went to Dumby’s funeral instead of going fishing with his old man. And when he painted over the racist comment under the jetty. These things all take a lot of courage to do, and he gathered enough courage to do it. This means that he is a real ‘man’. Or at least ‘real man in waiting’.
Interviewer: Would you say there were some stereotyping in your novel, Deadly Unna?
Oh, yes, definitely. One of the first stereotypical issue that Blacky had to face was coming to terms with Dumby