Para 2 Flashcards
PARA 2: Topic
TOPIC: While our sense of national identity is intrinsically tied to notions of egalitarianism, fairness and equality, the government’s intention to forcibly acquire the houses on Highview Crescent reveals the fragility of this traditional Australian ethos.
PARA 2: TVAVA 1
TVAVA 1: The sequence of low angles shots of the Appeals tribunal members, one being Darrly, who passionately declares “ A man’s home is his castle… you can’t buy what i’ve got!”, illustrates Darryl’s belief that the law is “supposed to be about justice.” Darryl feels he represents a collective in fighting for his cause, which is exemplified with the phrase “it’s the law of bloody commonsense”. Moreover, Daryl’s obvious frustration and argumentative tone demonstrate the vulnerability of Highview Crescent residents to the powers and machinations of the government and corporate interests.
PARA 2: TVAVA 2:
TVAVA 2: The naivety of Darryl’s metaphor claiming “I’m gonna hit them with the big artillery” is undermined by the medium shot of Dennis’ cluttered office, his allegorical assertion that “they write the rules…They own the game’’ and the extreme low angle shot of the Barlow group skyscraper. This contrast highlights the vast disparity in power and opportunity between Daryl, the idealised ‘Aussie battler’, and the corporate interests that aim to take his home.
PARA 2: TVAVA 3:
TVAVA 3: The medium shot of Denuto mumbling and flicking aimlessly through the book of Constitutional Law while anaphorically declaring “It’s the constitution, it’s Mabo, it’s justice, it’s law, it’s the vibe”, concluding with “No that’s it, it’s the vibe” highlights his inexpetience through Denuto’s colloquial allusion serving as example of the clear legal power inbalance between social stratas’.
This highlights broader struggle of blue collar class
