ENCOUNTERING CONFLICT FILES
TASK:
The pictures we encounter can have a huge impact upon our view of life and how it should be lived. Most often they are used to entertain us and remind of us of good times. Images can also make what seems unbelievable and incomprehensible all too real.
What are some images that provoke your thinking on the context?
Have you encountered any images that make you think of the set texts?
Explain how any of the images you view in relation to the context inspire ideas for writing that resonate with the set text.
You can use flickr, etc, to post images to this page. If you are not sure about the copyright of an image you want to present use a hyperlink to direct others to it. Some of you might like to add pictures/paintings that you have created. You might also like to present a photo of your own.
What are some images that provoke your thinking on the context?
Have you encountered any images that make you think of the set texts?
Explain how any of the images you view in relation to the context inspire ideas for writing that resonate with the set text.
You can use flickr, etc, to post images to this page. If you are not sure about the copyright of an image you want to present use a hyperlink to direct others to it. Some of you might like to add pictures/paintings that you have created. You might also like to present a photo of your own.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Your S/N Task - Exploring the Context - Some further points
Aim to create four posts for The Secret River . You need to complete a post for the Picture Panic, Text Tremors, Film Flogging and Music Matters areas of the blog.
The posts will discuss articles of your choice. Your discussion should consider the article in relation to the context of Encountering Conflict and highlight any connections between The Secret River and the article. Include an idea for a piece of writing you think the material would inspire, try to note the form and audience for the piece.
So, have a go. Don't panic about doing it right or wrong, in this case it's about the discussion we can generate and the ideas that will put us in a strong position from which to tackle the SACs and exam.
If you see something put up by someone else that gets you thinking leave them a comment. If you come across something that inspires you in regards to The Rugmaker put a post up about that too. Good Luck.
The posts will discuss articles of your choice. Your discussion should consider the article in relation to the context of Encountering Conflict and highlight any connections between The Secret River and the article. Include an idea for a piece of writing you think the material would inspire, try to note the form and audience for the piece.
So, have a go. Don't panic about doing it right or wrong, in this case it's about the discussion we can generate and the ideas that will put us in a strong position from which to tackle the SACs and exam.
If you see something put up by someone else that gets you thinking leave them a comment. If you come across something that inspires you in regards to The Rugmaker put a post up about that too. Good Luck.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
The Importance of Language
Language barriers between the Aboriginals and the colonists is a theme explored closely by Grenville in The Secret River. This leads to a problem that arises in many instances where an indigenous culture has been invaded, and that is the loss of their native tongue. This could be an interesting area to explore for a research piece. It is fantastic to see that in many countries, including Australia, work is being put into preserving languages. The image presented below is a link to a map that has been put together by David R. Horton. It is presented on the ABC's Indigenous website that also contains many other interesting articles.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
In the Secret River, many of the new settlers hated the aboriginals just purely because they were not like them at all. Their skin colour was different and the way of style was far different from them and because of this, they massacred and drove away the aboriginals from their homes. In the real world, similar cases occur, with powerful organisations killing each other due to difference in beliefs and races. I think this is pure childish acts and people should start thinking not only for themselves but for other people as well.
This picture shows us four friends from different cultural backgrounds. Their faces show no hatred towards each other – just happiness and joy. Yes, people have differences, with physical attributes being one of the most obvious of all, but like these kids, I’m sure there is a way for all of us to understand each other and not worry about the differences we have with another person.
Picture Taken From:
http://c2workshop.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55002645d8834010535984bd6970b-800wi
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Colonisation - Invasion
This picture represents the Aboriginals’ way of life and what they went through when the English arrived, much like in The Secret River. The top half of the picture shows how the Aboriginals went about their lives when performing the simplest of tasks, such as hunting their food. Blackwood attempts to understand this and learn of the culture of the Aboriginals in The Secret River. Yet further down in the picture shows what happens when the English settle in the land of Australia. Much like in The Secret River the English did not know the native Aboriginals and therefore became afraid of them. In their fear they attempted to wipe them out in the most brutal ways, such as shooting them (see right). Much like Smasher Sullivan in The Secret River. He fears the Aboriginals and therefore attacks them. This picture shows the impact the English have on the native land and the disturbance they cause when they settle in a new land.
By Nick
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