The Tracker Pracitce

Question 1

Give two examples of juxtaposition

Answer 1

Remember - juxtaposition means two opposite or inappropriate things put together

Question 2

Give two examples of irony

Answer 2

Irony is when something unexpected happens

Question 3

The music often sings of contrition. What is contrition?

Answer 3

the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Question 4

Why does The Tracker avoid catching The Fugitive earlier?

Answer 4

Examples: the ‘sacred land’; taking them through different tracks; falling into the water

Question 5

How is the concept of law seen in the film?

Answer 5

Examples: hanging, black men/white man law; authority

Question 6

Explain “all acts of violence by these people against those people”

Answer 6

Consider which people the violence may be against - not just white v black

Question 7

How does the film want people to move forward?

Answer 7

Consider how certain characters finish the film

Question 8

Describe three times you were shown characters and their morality

Answer 8

Morality = principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.

Question 9

State the significance of when The Follower says “I’m sorry” (to The Tracker)

Answer 9

Consider other importance of the word sorry in indigenous- white relations

Question 10

Describe the idea/ concepts of intelligence seen in the film

Answer 10

Intelligence = the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

Question 11

Name three values of either: The Fanatic; The Tracker or The Veteran

Answer 11

Values = principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important in life.

Question 12

Name three cultural assumptions

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

After killing a group of Aboriginals, they are hung. Why?

Answer 13

Consider the importance of hanging from a legal perspective.

Question 14

The Fanatic’s horse is speared what does this symbolise?

Answer 14

Do you think that was purposeful? How good do you think their aim was?

Question 15

Explain why The Tracker hangs The Fanatic

Answer 15

Consider the fact he had other quiet weapons at his disposal and the language choices prior to the hanging

Question 16

Name three examples of justice

Answer 16

Justice = just behaviour or treatment

Question 17

Name three times the use of clothing was important

Answer 17

You may wish to consider this from three different characters or the same character at different times in the film

Question 18

Explain the tone The Tracker uses while talking

Answer 18

Hint: this may change based on the time and character who he is addressing.

Question 19

Why does it say “somewhere in Australia”

Answer 19

consider that they name a specific year but not a specific place

Question 20

Why is the film seen as a ‘revisionist’ film

Answer 20

You may wish to consider the word “revision” or read up on it here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revisionist_Western

Question 21

Explain why the characters have no names

Answer 21

remember every choice is deliberate! You would want to have a good definition of each of the names

Question 22

Explain the use of paintings

Answer 22

It may be helpful to make a list of the paintings and compare them - you should also know WHO created the paintings

Question 23

Name one symbolic object

Answer 23

You must be able to explain why it is symbolic