Rabbit Proof Fence Journey
Advanced English Preliminary; Area of Study - Journeys
Good morning/good afternoon Ms. Bateman & classmates. The related text that I have chosen to associate with journeys is the film, Rabbit Proof Fence directed by Phillip Noyce.
The film relates to the journey concept as it is based on a true story of three Aboriginal girls who were forcibly removed from their mothers in 1931 to a settlement 2000 kilometres away, where the Aboriginal children were forced to accept & adapt to the Australian way of life. They escaped & walked for 9 weeks along the rabbit proof fence which was their only guide to return home to be reunited with their families.
Now I will be giving you examples of how this film explores the journeys concept.
Firstly the title ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ in itself is a metaphor showing the barrier between the Indigenous Aborigines and the White Australians. This gives the audience a slight idea of the conflict between the two races which portrays the area of study, journeys. …show more content…
In addition, the camera technique uses many wide shots.
Many of the wide shots used in this film show the dry, barren land the three girls walk through to get home. Wide shots are used to reveal the setting of which the characters in the film are moving through. An example of when a wide shot and a long shot was used is the view of the rabbit proof fence fading in the distance to represent the journey of the long distance ahead. This emphasizes the harsh environment of the Australian desert and how difficult the journey they’re taking is.
The poem ‘Journey: The North Coast’ by Robert Gray talks about his journey back home to the North Coast. This poem is an Australian poem in which being similar to ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ being an Australian film. The poem gives references back to the country and in ways it is similar to the film where the setting is in outback
Australia.
The challenges and difficulties faced in this journey are captured through the director’s choice of strong images. The harshness and difficulty of this journey back home is shown through the heat haze across the desert, desperately in need for water and Molly’s facial expression while carrying Daisy.
There is a feel of loneliness and danger. Robert Gray’s North Coast journey and this film are different in ways that the film was a much longer and challenging journey walking across deserts, fighting for survival and desperately digging for water whereas compared to Robert Gray’s poem he was on the train, relaxed and had everything he needed for survival.
Music and sound effects influences the mood and emotions by building anxiety and tension. The loud music used in the ‘removal scene’ creates suspense and symbolises anticipation as well as danger. This makes the audience realize how cruel and painful it was for the families.
These techniques allow the audience to establish sense immediacy as though the audiences are part of the scenes and there at that very moment. This engages the audience and therefore the moods and emotions are created.
Therefore in conclusion, I believe that his film, Rabbit Proof Fence is highly effective with the use of visual techniques & images in exploring the journey’s concept. . In this film, the girls are taught to mature, gain confidence and independence.
I’ve learnt from this related text that physical journeys can be unpredictable and rewarding. There are obviously obstacles you’ll have to overcome which gives an opportunity for people to grow and gain learning experience.
Journeys can bring people together like in this film; the girl’s decision to walk along the Rabbit Proof Fence has led her home. The journey was difficult and challenging but she never gave up and eventually she returned back to her community.
The main concept being indicated is that The black eagle appears in many scenes throughout the movie which symbolises hope
Good morning/good afternoon Ms. Bateman & classmates. The related text that I have chosen to associate with journeys is the film, Rabbit Proof Fence directed by Phillip Noyce.
The film relates to the journey concept as it is based on a true story of three Aboriginal girls who were forcibly removed from their mothers in 1931 to a settlement 2000 kilometres away, where the Aboriginal children were forced to accept & adapt to the Australian way of life. They escaped & walked for 9 weeks along the rabbit proof fence which was their only guide to return home to be reunited with their families.
Now I will be giving you examples of how this film explores the journeys concept.
Firstly the title ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ in itself is a metaphor showing the barrier between the Indigenous Aborigines and the White Australians. This gives the audience a slight idea of the conflict between the two races which portrays the area of study, journeys. …show more content…
In addition, the camera technique uses many wide shots.
Many of the wide shots used in this film show the dry, barren land the three girls walk through to get home. Wide shots are used to reveal the setting of which the characters in the film are moving through. An example of when a wide shot and a long shot was used is the view of the rabbit proof fence fading in the distance to represent the journey of the long distance ahead. This emphasizes the harsh environment of the Australian desert and how difficult the journey they’re taking is.
The poem ‘Journey: The North Coast’ by Robert Gray talks about his journey back home to the North Coast. This poem is an Australian poem in which being similar to ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ being an Australian film. The poem gives references back to the country and in ways it is similar to the film where the setting is in outback
Australia.
The challenges and difficulties faced in this journey are captured through the director’s choice of strong images. The harshness and difficulty of this journey back home is shown through the heat haze across the desert, desperately in need for water and Molly’s facial expression while carrying Daisy.
There is a feel of loneliness and danger. Robert Gray’s North Coast journey and this film are different in ways that the film was a much longer and challenging journey walking across deserts, fighting for survival and desperately digging for water whereas compared to Robert Gray’s poem he was on the train, relaxed and had everything he needed for survival.
Music and sound effects influences the mood and emotions by building anxiety and tension. The loud music used in the ‘removal scene’ creates suspense and symbolises anticipation as well as danger. This makes the audience realize how cruel and painful it was for the families.
These techniques allow the audience to establish sense immediacy as though the audiences are part of the scenes and there at that very moment. This engages the audience and therefore the moods and emotions are created.
Therefore in conclusion, I believe that his film, Rabbit Proof Fence is highly effective with the use of visual techniques & images in exploring the journey’s concept. . In this film, the girls are taught to mature, gain confidence and independence.
I’ve learnt from this related text that physical journeys can be unpredictable and rewarding. There are obviously obstacles you’ll have to overcome which gives an opportunity for people to grow and gain learning experience.
Journeys can bring people together like in this film; the girl’s decision to walk along the Rabbit Proof Fence has led her home. The journey was difficult and challenging but she never gave up and eventually she returned back to her community.
The main concept being indicated is that The black eagle appears in many scenes throughout the movie which symbolises hope