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Question 1

Idea

Answer 1

Reflecting on the fears and stereotypes brought about by contemporary society encourages individuals to form their own opinions. Hence, by challenging these preconceived notions, Winton inspires us to embrace enlightened perspectives and cultivate a more inclusive worldview.

Question 2

QTE 1

Answer 2

the intertextual reference of “Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’” while hyperbolically narrating how it “sent folks lurching from the cinema… in horror”, in which the media encapsulates sharks as prodigiously fearsome creatures, evidencing that subjective opinions are formed based on societal influences. Although Winton displays his conformity to society’s limited worldviews, his narration effectively portrays a reflective tone, thus pedagogically transporting us into his pursuit of a broader understanding of the world.

Question 3

QTE 2

Answer 3

hyperbole during “the millions of hours I spent surfing” and how he “saw none at all” (sharks), which masterfully evidences how sharks are in fact “misunderstood” creatures, to give us an insight into how our ironic fears built upon sharks are questioned through Winton’s empathy for these minority creatures.

Question 4

QTE 3

Answer 4

metaphor in “in the popular mind it’s a terrorist”, reflecting Winton’s deepened understanding of the ‘sharks’ in society and suggesting that in the collective consciousness of 1960s Australia, sharks are viewed as dangerous figures, akin to “terrorists”.