Paul Keating - Occasion

Question 1

Ideas: why was it significant?

Answer 1

as milieu arose only 6 months after pronouncement of Mabo decision in 1992

Question 2

Ideas: what did the Mabo Decision determine?

Answer 2

determined phrase ‘terra nullius’, key phrase used in the justification by European settlers in colonisation of Australia, was wrongly applied to Australia and that Ind. people could have opportunity to claim native title to lands lost

Question 3

Ideas: what does he admit such oppressive and racist acts represented?

Answer 3

represented failure for our nation and reflected poorly on our national identity

Question 4

Techniques/Quotes: why does he use anaphora and carefully chosen verbs?

Answer 4

to unify minds of audience and influence action that might built stronger national identity:

Question 5

Techniques/Quotes: quote of anaphora and verbs?

Answer 5

“If we improve…if we raise…if we open….”

Question 6

Techniques/Quotes: what is the anaphora and verbs used to stress?

Answer 6

stress actions needed to give meaning to “justice” and “equity”, showing how one step leads next in cycle of improvement that will lead to a future in which Australia is reconciled over its history and unified by positive national identity

Question 7

Significance: what did Aborignal leader, Patrick Dodson described it as being?

Answer 7

“a great speech because it was about leadership, principle and courage…He laid down the challenge for our future, as a nation united and at peace with its soul.”