The Tracker Pracitce Flashcards
(23 cards)
Give two examples of juxtaposition
Remember - juxtaposition means two opposite or inappropriate things put together
Give two examples of irony
Irony is when something unexpected happens
The music often sings of contrition. What is contrition?
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
Why does The Tracker avoid catching The Fugitive earlier?
Examples: the ‘sacred land’; taking them through different tracks; falling into the water
How is the concept of law seen in the film?
Examples: hanging, black men/white man law; authority
Explain “all acts of violence by these people against those people”
Consider which people the violence may be against - not just white v black
How does the film want people to move forward?
Consider how certain characters finish the film
Describe three times you were shown characters and their morality
Morality = principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.
State the significance of when The Follower says “I’m sorry” (to The Tracker)
Consider other importance of the word sorry in indigenous- white relations
Describe the idea/ concepts of intelligence seen in the film
Intelligence = the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
Name three values of either: The Fanatic; The Tracker or The Veteran
Values = principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important in life.
Name three cultural assumptions
A cultural assumption is an idea that is common throughout the culture. Each culture may have completely different or similar assumption, based on the tradition, laws and people of that particular place.
After killing a group of Aboriginals, they are hung. Why?
Consider the importance of hanging from a legal perspective.
The Fanatic’s horse is speared what does this symbolise?
Do you think that was purposeful? How good do you think their aim was?
Explain why The Tracker hangs The Fanatic
Consider the fact he had other quiet weapons at his disposal and the language choices prior to the hanging
Name three examples of justice
Justice = just behaviour or treatment
Name three times the use of clothing was important
You may wish to consider this from three different characters or the same character at different times in the film
Explain the tone The Tracker uses while talking
Hint: this may change based on the time and character who he is addressing.
Why does it say “somewhere in Australia”
consider that they name a specific year but not a specific place
Why is the film seen as a ‘revisionist’ film
You may wish to consider the word “revision” or read up on it here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revisionist_Western
Explain why the characters have no names
remember every choice is deliberate! You would want to have a good definition of each of the names
Explain the use of paintings
It may be helpful to make a list of the paintings and compare them - you should also know WHO created the paintings
Name one symbolic object
You must be able to explain why it is symbolic
