Mod A

Question 1

Drover’s Wife: Example 1

Answer 1

“Stunted, rotten apple trees” imagery describes harsh nature of the bush

Question 2

Drover’s Wife: Example 2

Answer 2

“A green sappling club ready…… next to a sewing basket” masculine values as well as feminine

Question 3

Drover’s Wife: Example 3

Answer 3

“She fought” repeated to prove the masculine role she takes on

Question 4

Union Buries Its Dead: Example 1

Answer 4

“Unionism is stronger than creed, liqour, however is stronger than unionism” showcases collective use of alcohol to cope

Question 5

Union Buries Its Dead: Example 2

Answer 5

“Theres the devil” Laconic humour also used as a coping mechanism

Question 6

Union Buries Its Dead: Example 3

Answer 6

“Already forgotten her name” symbolises the common nature of death within the bush

Question 7

STM/OP: Example 1

Answer 7

“Under the Moon and Fringe of the mulga” in both stories setting the scene of the swagman identity under the stars

Question 8

STM/OP: Example 2

Answer 8

“Where’s the matches” motif of hardships in the bush

Question 9

STM/OP: Example 2

Answer 9

“Give me that Pipe” smoking as a male ritual