time is running out
RELATED MATERIAL: AUSTRALIAN VISIONS
TIME IS RUNNING OUT BY OODEROO NOONUCCAL (KATH WALKER)
The miner rapes
The heart of earth
With his violent spade.
Stealing, bottling her black blood
For the sake of greedy trade.
On his metal throne of destruction,
He labours away with a will,
Piling the mountainous minerals high
With giant tool and iron drill.
In his greedy lust for power,
He destroys old nature's will.
For the sake of the filthy dollar,
He dirties the nest he builds.
Well he knows that violence
Of his destructive kind
Will be violently written
Upon the sands of time.
But time is running out
And time is close at hand,
For the Dreamtime folk are massing
To defend their timeless land.
Come gentle black man
Show your strength;
Time to take a stand.
Make the violent miner feel
Your violent
Love of land.
Comparison of “time is running out” with “strictly ballroom”.
MULTICULTURALISM:-
TIME IS RUNNING OUT: - The vision of “multiculturalism” differs in the two texts. In time is running out, the concept of multiculturalism is presented as conflicting, people sometimes do not understand each other and do not respect each other. People have different perspectives and it’s not all perfect.
STRICTLY BALLROOM: - in strictly ballroom the idea contrasts as it is shown that people can work together harmoniously and cohesively. The positive image of multiculturalism is presented.
REALSING DREAMS AND WINNING:-
Bot texts show that some people just want extrinsic rewards e.g. money, profit and power (Barry Fife, the miner). But if a person wants to realise their dreams and win they need to stand up and fight for their rights, which is not easy. Just like Scott and Fran wanted to realise their dreams of dancing their own steps, they stood up and went against everyone else. They did not care about the external rewards, they wanted the internal satisfaction. A person does not need to be
TIME IS RUNNING OUT BY OODEROO NOONUCCAL (KATH WALKER)
The miner rapes
The heart of earth
With his violent spade.
Stealing, bottling her black blood
For the sake of greedy trade.
On his metal throne of destruction,
He labours away with a will,
Piling the mountainous minerals high
With giant tool and iron drill.
In his greedy lust for power,
He destroys old nature's will.
For the sake of the filthy dollar,
He dirties the nest he builds.
Well he knows that violence
Of his destructive kind
Will be violently written
Upon the sands of time.
But time is running out
And time is close at hand,
For the Dreamtime folk are massing
To defend their timeless land.
Come gentle black man
Show your strength;
Time to take a stand.
Make the violent miner feel
Your violent
Love of land.
Comparison of “time is running out” with “strictly ballroom”.
MULTICULTURALISM:-
TIME IS RUNNING OUT: - The vision of “multiculturalism” differs in the two texts. In time is running out, the concept of multiculturalism is presented as conflicting, people sometimes do not understand each other and do not respect each other. People have different perspectives and it’s not all perfect.
STRICTLY BALLROOM: - in strictly ballroom the idea contrasts as it is shown that people can work together harmoniously and cohesively. The positive image of multiculturalism is presented.
REALSING DREAMS AND WINNING:-
Bot texts show that some people just want extrinsic rewards e.g. money, profit and power (Barry Fife, the miner). But if a person wants to realise their dreams and win they need to stand up and fight for their rights, which is not easy. Just like Scott and Fran wanted to realise their dreams of dancing their own steps, they stood up and went against everyone else. They did not care about the external rewards, they wanted the internal satisfaction. A person does not need to be