OCG SCH Context Flashcards
What is a penal colony?
A penal colony is a settlement or territory where convicts were sent to serve their sentences. Australia (specifically New South Wales) was initially established as a penal colony by the British government.
Convict Transportation
Set in late 18th-century Australia when Britain sent convicts to the colonies as punishment
Botany Bay
Located in New South Wales, Australia. It was the site where Captain James Cook landed in 1770, and later (1788), where the First Fleet established the initial European settlement (now known as Sydney).
Class Divide
Highlights the social hierarchy and power dynamics among convicts and authorities
Theatre as Rehabilitation
Explores the transformative power of theatre in the context of convict rehabilitation
Clash of Cultures
Portrays the clash between British colonisers and the indigenous Australian culture
Who are the Aborigines?
The Aboriginal peoples, or Aborigines, are the indigenous people of Australia who inhabited the continent for thousands of years before European colonisation. They have a rich cultural heritage and were significantly impacted by British colonisation.
First Fleet
Takes place during the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, marking the beginning of European settlement in Australia
Punishment and Reform
Reflects on the harsh penal system of the time and efforts to reform through cultural activities
Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement that swept across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. It emphasised reason, science, and individualism, challenging traditional authority and promoting human rights.
