We look after our own by Kath Walker What is the purpose of introducing the nun into the story? The purpose of setting the nun into the story is to reveal the prevalent attitude of local white people towards the descendants of the black labourers in Australia – seemingly polite‚ responsive‚ helpful‚ yet deadly prejudiced and horrifyingly cold-hearted. It serves as a contrast to Mr. Knight‚ who symbolizes the rare group of white who truly view the white and black equally and care for their well-being
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We Look after our own starting essay outline Introduction: The short story ‘We Look After our Own’ by Kath Walker highlights the cause and effect of European settlement on Indigenous Australians. The writer manipulates the reader’s response to the main ideas in the text through the language and narrative conventions of point of view‚ tone‚ atmosphere‚ imagery‚ setting‚ characterisation and conflict. What to put in the introduction: Title‚ writer’s name‚ list the main ideas‚ identify the language
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Analysis of We Look After Our Own Some stories are meant for entertainment‚ others to educate but Kath Walker’s‚ We Look After Our Own is written to draw change and develop an understanding of a darker side of life in Australia. Written in a time when change was dawing and aborignal rights was touchy subject‚ Kath Walker gave an insight into the life of an aboriginal through the story. She showed the battles they faced to gain minimum services and how they were treated like second class citizens
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In the poem ’Dawn is at Hand’ by Kath Walker‚ the author attempts to change people’s thinking about aboriginal people. The poem talks about a better future for all aboriginal people and letting go of their past. The author uses many poetic devices such as theme‚ repetitions and metaphor to enhance her message and inspire the audience. The main theme of this poem is that aboriginals will be discriminated no more‚ and they will be equal to white Australians. In the mainstream Australian society Aboriginals
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’Song of Hope’ Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker) Look up‚ my people‚ The dawn is breaking‚ The world is waking‚ To a new bright day‚ When none defame us‚ Nor colour shame us‚ Nor sneer dismay. Now brood no more On the years behind you‚ The hope assigned you Shall the past replace‚ When juster justice Grown wise and stronger Points the bone no longer At a darker race. So long we waited Bound and frustrated‚ Till hate be hated And caste deposed; Now light shall guide us‚ And all doors open That long
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Basically the theme of the poem is the Aboriginals oppression. The fact they have had to give up on their old way of life and let go of the world that used to be theirs. The Aboriginals knew "We belong here‚ we are of the old ways" but eventually through white civilisation and development this life is "Gone and scattered‚" everything is gone and now they had to leave. In summary‚ the theme of this poem is the oppression experienced by the Indigenous population that resulted in a loss of culture
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experiences from all different people. The Australian experience presents many journeys and so many different stories including ‘William Street’ by Kenneth Slessor where he describes the different landscapes and objects you can find in Australia‚ Kath Walkers poem ‘We are Going’ where the passion and pride for the country is shown by fighting for the Aboriginals right. Lastly the documentary ‘Life in Australia – Sydney and Wagga Wagga’ which shows that not the whole of Australia is the exact same and that
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Poetry Analysis of ’The Dawn Is At Hand’ by Kath Walker Dark brothers‚ first Australian race‚ Soon you will take you rightful place In the brotherhood long waited for‚ Fringe -dwellers no more. Sore‚ sore the tears you shed When hope seemed folly and justice dead. Was the long night weary? Look up‚ dark band‚ The dawn is at hand Go forward proudly and unafraid To your birth-right all too long delayed‚ For soon now the shame of the past Will be over at last. You will be welcomed
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Kath is a dedicated mother and aunty who fights through her grief and remains a role model throughout the whole saga to her son and niece‚ but at the same time finds it difficult to forgive Daniel for how his irresponsible behaviour has affected her son‚ Fin. Kath proves her dedication when she moved from Mumbilli because her son‚ “was now like a baby” (p189) and needed better facilities than what Mumbilli could provide. However‚ Kath is not only a dedicated mother but she also plays an important
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The Character of Kath Characters in a short story are designed by authors to create a particular theme. In the short story Kath and Mouse by Janet McNaughton‚ the character Kath is one who is perceived by readers to be not very nice. Readers would dislike her because she is haughty‚ malicious and insecure. First of all‚ Kath is haughty. Readers would believe Kath is haughty when Kevin asked Kath after she made fun of Helen’s backpack “Who made you queen of the world?” (McNaughton‚ 63)‚ she casually
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