The Bra Boys
The Area of Study: Belonging
‘The Bra Boys’
The ‘Bra Boys’ directed by Sunny Abberton, sets out to explain the story of the Bra Boys and their connection to Maroubra and each other. The documentary shows the audience how they feel connected to the suburb, the self culture, the ocean and the group.
The Bra Boys relate themselves to a tribe that embodies mateship, honour and loyalty to all members. Each member is renowned with a Bra Boys tattoo to identify him as part of the group. Their sense of belonging relates to Maroubra beach, surfing and each other. Throughout the documentary Koby, one of the ring leaders, is filmed shirtless, so that the tattoo is constantly in view and a reminder of his link to the group. ‘Localism’ is a term …show more content…
This technique is used to make the audience question the natural brutality of the soldiers. The inconsistency of the disorganised group of captives provides a sharp contrast between the two opposing forces, creating a clear image in the audience’s mind of victim and attacker. Time is an important aspect of “The Third of May” similarly to “Run Lola Run”. The progress of time is evident in the procession of the damned, the central figure about to he shot and the corpse of the man in a pool of red blood.
The motif of religion is conveyed successfully by the composer in “The Third of May” through iconography of the crucified Christ, seen in the man in white and yellow, which are papal colours. Through iconography the composer manipulates the audience and creates the central meaning of the text that the sacrifice of life will not lead to salvation.
‘The Third of May’ uses visual techniques to draw the audience’s attention to specific ideas the painting is trying to convey. It is through the use of distinctly visual techniques that the composer is able to broaden the audiences …show more content…
The technique of episodic narrative style of writing is written in first person as readers note Josie’s perspective develops as she learns more about her grandmother. In the beginning, Josie hates spending time with her and reveals “my main objective in life at the moment is to get on my grandmother’s nerves”. As the novel progresses, Josie’s learns about her Nonna’s affair with Marcus Stanford. She realizes Nonna “hadn’t lived life the way she thought, she hadn’t played by all the rules”. By the conclusion of the novel, Josie sees Nonna with a new found respect as she realizes “I’m loved by the two strongest women I’d ever meet in a life time”.
The end of the novel uses the technique of recapitulation as readers return exactly one year later, on the same national Italian day. Josie, however, is now taking an active role in setting up and preparing for the day. The pride she has found in her family and the bonds she has formed have helped her to discover that her family is the closest thing to her and her perspectives of her culture become positive as she takes pride in her
‘The Bra Boys’
The ‘Bra Boys’ directed by Sunny Abberton, sets out to explain the story of the Bra Boys and their connection to Maroubra and each other. The documentary shows the audience how they feel connected to the suburb, the self culture, the ocean and the group.
The Bra Boys relate themselves to a tribe that embodies mateship, honour and loyalty to all members. Each member is renowned with a Bra Boys tattoo to identify him as part of the group. Their sense of belonging relates to Maroubra beach, surfing and each other. Throughout the documentary Koby, one of the ring leaders, is filmed shirtless, so that the tattoo is constantly in view and a reminder of his link to the group. ‘Localism’ is a term …show more content…
This technique is used to make the audience question the natural brutality of the soldiers. The inconsistency of the disorganised group of captives provides a sharp contrast between the two opposing forces, creating a clear image in the audience’s mind of victim and attacker. Time is an important aspect of “The Third of May” similarly to “Run Lola Run”. The progress of time is evident in the procession of the damned, the central figure about to he shot and the corpse of the man in a pool of red blood.
The motif of religion is conveyed successfully by the composer in “The Third of May” through iconography of the crucified Christ, seen in the man in white and yellow, which are papal colours. Through iconography the composer manipulates the audience and creates the central meaning of the text that the sacrifice of life will not lead to salvation.
‘The Third of May’ uses visual techniques to draw the audience’s attention to specific ideas the painting is trying to convey. It is through the use of distinctly visual techniques that the composer is able to broaden the audiences …show more content…
The technique of episodic narrative style of writing is written in first person as readers note Josie’s perspective develops as she learns more about her grandmother. In the beginning, Josie hates spending time with her and reveals “my main objective in life at the moment is to get on my grandmother’s nerves”. As the novel progresses, Josie’s learns about her Nonna’s affair with Marcus Stanford. She realizes Nonna “hadn’t lived life the way she thought, she hadn’t played by all the rules”. By the conclusion of the novel, Josie sees Nonna with a new found respect as she realizes “I’m loved by the two strongest women I’d ever meet in a life time”.
The end of the novel uses the technique of recapitulation as readers return exactly one year later, on the same national Italian day. Josie, however, is now taking an active role in setting up and preparing for the day. The pride she has found in her family and the bonds she has formed have helped her to discover that her family is the closest thing to her and her perspectives of her culture become positive as she takes pride in her