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    ‘Homecoming’ by Bruce Dawe‚ is a protest poem written in free verse‚ which portrays the futility of war in a confronting tone. This poem represents the author’s negative view towards Australia’s involvement in the dehumanizing event. Bruce Dawe creates meaning through the use of language techniques‚ which metaphorically allow him to speak on behalf of the mute‚ dead soldiers. The title ‘Homecoming’ is used to contrast the traditional association of the word‚ with the shocking reality of war. In

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    Homecoming by Bruce Dawe All day‚ day after day‚ they’re bringing them home‚ they’re picking them up‚ those they can find‚ and bringing them home‚ they’re bringing them in‚ piled on the hulls of Grants‚ in trucks‚ in convoys‚ they’re zipping them up in green plastic bags‚ they’re tagging them now in Saigon‚ in the mortuary coolness they’re giving them names‚ they’re rolling them out of the deep-freeze lockers – on the tarmac at Tan Son Nhut the noble jets are whining like hounds‚ they

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    ‘Weapon’s Training’ By Bruce Dawe a) The poem begins with the connection word ‘And’ for emphasis and as an interruption to the soldiers. It is for the drill sergeant to interrupt the soldiers dazing and get them to listen to him. b) This poem is also called a dramatic epilogue. A dramatic epilogue is a one person piece of drama. ‘Weapon’s Training’ could actually be used as a drama piece as it is very dramatic. c) ‘I want to hear those eyeballs click..’ Click is the example of onomatopoeia.

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    resolve our own uncertainties in life in our own special place. Dawe uses a series of imagery to depict the workings of our minds and a chain of unpleasent sensory experiences to illustrate unwanted intrusions in our lives. Through the vague depictions of these intrusions Dawe urges us not to give great attention to them‚ but to offer to the world‚ our most truthful emotions and thoughts. "The man" in the poem is not just a one individual. Dawe suggests this in his title "Homo Suburbiensis". He has classified

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    English Speech [Reading of Life Cycle] That poem‚ written by Bruce Dawe‚ conveys the idea that AFL is ’the way of life’ and is as important of religion to Victorian people. 
 Good morning/afternoon to my fellow Class mates and Mrs Daniels. As you know‚ my name is Sophie and I strongly believe that the poem “Life Cycle” is a poem that should be included as a representation of the Australian experience. Within this poem Dawe refers to Australian history and also a variety of influences that makes

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    An Analysis of ’Homecoming’In twenty-five lines of dramatic and saddening poetry‚ Bruce Dawe’s "Homecoming" describes to the audience the tragedies of war‚ the return of the young bodies of the soldiers from the Vietnam War and the lack of respect that was given to these soldiers. Bruce Dawe was born 15 February 1930‚ he is an Australian poet who began writing poetry at the age of 13. He was influenced by writers such as John Milton and Dylan Thomas. Dawe’s poetry revolves around Australian society

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    1. Dehumanising aspect of war The anti-war poem ‘Homecoming’ delineates the dehumanising aspect of wars upon the human race as a whole. With the usage of visual imagery throughout the poem‚ Dawe accomplishes in writing poetry that has an extensive universal appeal underlining the savage but real nature of war. “The noble jets are whining like hounds” produces a simile which accentuates the explicit baleful components of war. The quote produced despises dogs as sympathetic feelers of human emotion

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    obvious that everyone has distinctive voices and by exploring and analyzing different people’s voices it is easy to realize that they convey everything you need to know about a person. Undoubtedly Andrew Paterson‚ Kylie Mole‚ Martin Luther King Jr. and Earl Spencer’s texts demonstrate their distinctive voices through their beliefs and contexts‚ creating an underlying meaning. It is with each and every word that these characters create meaning through their distinctive voices. It is without question

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    The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender Claudia Valentine Androgynous/masculine – “good looking blonde in there too” Erudite – Reference to Archimedes when in the bath Flippant – “One of the former and 2 of the latter.” Referring to husband and kids when asked about them Judgemental – “Piss-stained pants” "I woke up feeling like death." "I didn’t recall issuing the invitation but I must have." "Terminal Illness." "My legs are my best weapon." "...the smell was there‚ the smell of intrusion

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    must be able to command an audience with his or her vocals. Each artist on this list have powerful and distinctive voices. Number One: Axl Rose. Rose is the frontman for the legendary band Guns N’ Roses. He is arguably one of the most unique voices in rock music. Notorious for his lead vocals in "Welcome to the Jungle‚" "Live & Let Die‚" and "Sweet Child O’ Mine." Rose’s aggressive and badass voice has made him a staple in the world of Rock music. In 2012‚ the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll

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