sem 2 Flashcards
quote on the idea that the stolen generation caused a loss of identity for Aboriginal people
“I’m supposed to be a fully initiated woman, but that knowledge, that memory is gone.”
quote on issue of casual racism
“Why has he never done anything about it? Thats what disturbs me. The silence.”
quote on the idea that men feel they need to suppress their emotions in order to maintain their masculinity
“Surely you were afraid sometimes?”
example on the conventions of juxtaposition and symbolism
on page 24, their is a blurred image of an aboriginal girl juxtaposed with images of a horse and weapons or torture.
quote on the issue of masculinity
“If anyone sees it… leave it. I’ll shoot the bastard.”
quote on the theme of reconciliation
“We all have to stand in the rain, however long it lasts.”
placed next to image of a wounded tree
example on convention of symbolism
on page 72, there is a graphic illustration of a bull with ropes attached, one leading to a young aboriginal girl in the bottom corner of the page.
introduction specific statement and plot summary
In the graphic novel, Requiem for a Beast (2007) by Matt Ottley, constructs a descriptive story about a young boy who is surrounded by racists and people fuelled with prejudice. He is challenged with his own beast, after years if hiding his and his fathers deepest secrets. As he grows older, he independently acknowledges the horrific acts that Aboriginal people have been objected to, and believes that both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians are to reconcile to find peace.
