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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nan Dear “She’s not my Queen” | Collective human experiences of aboriginals. The line of dialogue highlights that Nan Dear doesn't feel connected with the whole or white governmental control. |
| Bank Manager: “I don’t think so...” | Social limitations The bank manager is saying no straight away. Conveys the social limitations aboriginals face because of their skin colour and race. |
| Gladys - [To Herself] “My girl.. A graduate” | Human Dreams and idealism The dream sequence provides insight into Gladys's strong desire for her daughter's success, regardless of race or background, and her determination to secure a training position for Dolly. |
| Bank Manager: sorry, rapport means- Gladys: [through gritted teeth] -getting along. | racism Highlights assumptions that she’s dumb |
| Gladys - “My girl, a nurse, on a scholarship and all!” | Opportunity Gladys' dream is only to see Dolly graduate. Something that white people take for granted. |
| “Errol Fisher, whitefella...Other characters to be played by the actor playing Errol” | Racial stereotyping Character list The casting choice highlights the prejudiced stereotyping where people are judged based on race |
| “Nan Dear: (bitter, half to herself) They forced us to leave. Forced us to leave Cummeragunja. Our home.” | Government mistreatment of indigenous The inclusive pronoun ‘our’ highlights the indigenous belonging to their land and they in which the government disrespected that relationship. |
| “Gladys: if they’d given us better houses... But hessian! Like a band-aid over a sore” | Institutionalised racism and the psychological impact. Simile- Gladys highlights the mistreatment of Aboriginals through the symbolism of the hessian and the simile which implies that the indigenous community as unliked in Australian society. |
| Errol : “It’s like your family’s from another country or something “We request... [To herself] No, we don’t, sorry Papa. [Continuing] We Demand to be heard.” | The Irony that this is their country |
| Bank Manager: “What I'm wondering is how she’d fit in” Gladys: [steely] She’d fit in fine. “Arrive on time” | Social limitation Stirring and confronting phrases, any assumptions the viewer has about Australians past. Euphemism highlights the convert racism of the bank manager. |
| Radio VO - “And just to remind the royal couple that they were in Australia, we showed them how to throw a boomerang, ― It really comes back!” | Culture and Segregation Irony - Hides away Aboriginal people but shows Aboriginal Culture Inconsistency They showcase Aboriginal Culture, however hide them from society. |
| Gladys: She needs to know the world is bigger than just this. Gladys: She doesn’t need to know any more than she does. | Hidden nature of human society Metaphor - shows that there are both consequences and opportunities in finding hope for Dolly. |
| Errol: “I realised I was wrong... I will come up here, if you want. Because, where you belong and your family, is important to you, and to me.” | Realisation Characterisation |
| Errol - “It was originally Vischer. But we Germans weren’t the most popular. People used to throw stones at our house.” | Discrimination Errol shares the same experience to the Aboriginal people. Elicits sympathy from the Aboriginal protagonists. |
| Stage directions: “he taps his fingers together for what seems like an eternity.” | Highly tense emotional scene. Standing up for dolly and aboriginal people. |
| Stage direction: “He pours a cup for himself, but doesn’t offer one to GLADYS” | Racialness |
| Stage direction: “They watch dolly go inside, humiliated” | Humiliation They are ashamed of their living conditions. |
| Stage Directions - The lights change for NAN’s dream sequence. Wedding bells and confetti as Dolly and Errol - pram in the middle - get hitched. | Dreams and Idealism Dream Sequence - We find that Nan wishes happiness for Dolly and Errol when they get married |
| Her musical motif - light and ethereal | Compliments her daughters motif that is similar to hers, but contrasts her husbands and alberts motifs and are darker but it sings nice with both. Her identity complements and contrasts with other people shows how she is viewed. |
| Like Jim, Rose does not see the value in the indigenous cultural identity. | Symbolic body language, like Rose pushing Emily's hand down when she waves to Albert, reflects Rose's cultural bias and the learned nature of racial prejudice. |
| The contrast of her against the land | White linen contrasts the harsh environment, reflecting the Europeans' struggle to adapt to the unproductive land due to their lack of understanding. Albert's family wears darker clothing that matches the land, symbolizing their deep cultural connection. |
| ALBERT- “This land is me...This land owns me..rock, water, animal, tree, they are my song, my being’s here where I belong. | Albert has a profound connection with the land, viewing it as an entity with which he has a servile relationship. The bond is reflected as skills as a tracker and bushman, emphasizing his deep understanding of the land. |
| JIM- “This land is mine… I paid on the dotted line … they won’t take it away”. | Possessive description- metaphor Jim views the land as an object of property. Jim is singing his thoughts regarding the land, his daughter, and refusal to have Albert help. |
| “They won’t take it away from me” | contrast Both men sing a common line. Jim sees the land as his possession. While Albert views himself as belonging and responsible for supporting both it and others. |
| Didgeridoo and Drums-Aboriginal influences Guitar/strings- European influences | The song combines different instruments representing diverse cultures. This mirrors the lyrical parallels between the two singers, highlighting both harmony and tension. The contrasting perspectives of the two men are emphasized through the music. |
| 3:22 | Contrast Albert physically connected to the earth by walking compared to jim's family who is using a carriage from their progressive inventions as a culture, witch juxtaposed alberts connection to land |
| Moon song | Foreshadow It foreshadows the daughter chasing the moon as it states that the moon calls dreamers and or sleepers for a ride |
| His singing (quote) | His singing in both English and the aboriginal language shows his connection to land and the fact that his land has been invaded he is trying to change and accept that by learning the english language. |
| The complement of him in the land and his connection to the land (what colours) | Alberts connection to land is symbolised through his colour palette. This contrasts the ryan family and the other english people in the town as they are getting used to farming and living on the harsh land. |
| The scene where he hands in his uniform (visual and audio elements) | He was a part of the police to help but when he was discriminated against from doing his job he left to fit his own morals that don't match with that of the police force. This then allows him to help Rose find her daughter. |
| SCENE 12, 13, 14 - Storm Brewing - Water rising - The flood | foreshadowing The pathetic fallacy highlights the the sequence leading up to the flood |
| The long shots of the harsh land showing its size contrasting the small humans walking on it . | Comparison to the short, small nature of humans. Hinting at the cultural perspective Albert represents as subservient to the land, not its master as Jim and his search party attempt to suggest. Visual metaphor |
| Rose broadly, shutting the window, to the land outside as well as its ancient peoples, their culture, identity, and heritage. | Visual metaphor Irony since those same people and culture and connection to the land are her only hope for saving her daughter, who left through a window. |
| the opening scene with jim being sad and its reflected in the song. The body language suggests the sorrow and regret he feels | Foreshadowing the end but is unclear in the beginning |
| jim walking on the harsh land scape to off himself | Foreshadowing Jim walking out alone- the family fractured, the final symbol of Rose’s abandonment of Jim and his refusal to change. |
| the tree reaching out of the moon | personification A shot of the moon and a tree reaching toward it symbolically connects Albert with finding Emily, implying his purpose in helping her. The bone-like white tree limbs foreshadow Emily's grim fate. |
| Mother and daughter singing together on the bed, Jim comes to join | Mother and daughter singing together on the bed, Jim comes to join Rose’s innates connection. Harmony shows closeness of family. Three voices symolise the cultural link. |
| Contrast of jim and rose to rose in the last few senses in bed ditraught | The visual contrast between Emily waking instead of Jim hints at a strong connection between Emily and Rose. Suggests Emily prioritizes her daughter others, contrasts Jim's . Revealing characters and relationship prior to the film's events. |
| Contrast of the longshot of emily leaving her house to look for her daughter and ask for help (darkness contrast of nature contrasts the white house) | Everything behind her, the land, the house, all else but her daughter |
| "And it made me feel a lot calmer." | Symbolism The emotional impact of Christopher's sensory experiences and his connection to the natural world, emphasising the soothing effect they have on his overwhelmed state of mind and his ability to find moments of tranquillity. |
| "And that made me feel a lot better." | Plot The emotional impact of Christopher's discoveries and the resolution of the plot, emphasising the cathartic effect of finding the truth and the personal growth he experiences throughout his journey, as he gains a sense of closure and understanding. |
| "And lots of things are mysteries." | Theme The theme of curiosity and the unknown, reflects Chris' on the pervasive nature of mysteries in the world, emphasising his fascination with uncovering truths and finding answers, both in his personal life and in the wider context of the narrative. |
| "The city is like a maze." | Setting The metaphorical depiction of the city as a maze, reflecting Christopher's perception of the urban environment as a complex and confusing landscape that poses challenges to his navigational and sensory abilities. |
| "I feel safe in the garden." | Setting Christopher's sense of safety and comfort within the garden setting, highlighting the familiarity and predictability of the natural environment, which provides him with a refuge from the overwhelming sensory stimuli of the city. |
| "And when I find Mother and hug her, I can say goodbye to her properly." | Symbolism Investigate Christopher's desire for closure and the symbolic act of saying goodbye, highlighting his emotional journey and the catharsis he seeks through reconnection, even if it exists only in his imagination. |
| "I got the idea of being a detective from a book I was reading." | Plot Analyse the influence of literature on Christopher's worldview and his emulation of detective characters, highlighting how his exposure to fiction shapes his perception of the world and inspires his investigative journey. |
| "So I started to do detective work to find out who killed Wellington." | Plot Investigate Christopher's decision to adopt the role of a detective, examining how this pursuit not only unravels the mystery but also allows him to challenge his own limitations, confront fears, and discover truths about himself and others. |
| "I like it here because when the night is really clear." | Settings Analyse how Christopher finds solace and comfort in the familiar surroundings of his home, especially during clear nights that provide a sense of clarity and order in an otherwise chaotic world. |
| "I am not very good at talking to people I don't know." | Characterization Analyse how Christopher's struggle with communication highlights his challenges in forming connections with unfamiliar individuals, emphasising his limited social skills. |
| "I decided that I could write a book like this, about all the things that happened to me, and then everyone would see what it was like." | Symbolism Through writing a book, his desire for self-expression & understanding. It implies that the act of writing becomes a means to share his unique experiences with others. The symbolism emphasises the growth in finding his voice & prosesing. |
| "I think prime numbers are like life. They are very logical but you could never work out the rules, even if you spent all your time thinking about them." | Foreshadowing This quote foreshadows the fascination with prime numbers and their similarities to life. It hints at the extraordinary patterns he will encounter on his journey. The quote foreshadows the protagonist's growth in understanding the world. |
| "It's like being in a maze. When you are inside, you have to do lots of things that are wrong before you can find the exit." | Metaphor This metaphorical quote compares life to navigating a maze. It implies that the ordinary act of making mistakes is an integral part of the learning process. The metaphor highlights growth and the valuable lessons of trial and error. |
| "The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn in front of Mrs. Shears's house. It looked as if it was running on its side, the way dogs run when they think they are chasing a cat in a dream." | Language The use of descriptive language to portrays Chris' unique perspective of the dog's posture, emphasising the special of his observations, as well as his ability to find patterns and connections between the dog's behaviour and his own experiences. |
| "I like collecting things like that because they are small, and important, and everyone else overlooks them but they aren't worth nothing. I mean they are worth more than a thousand billion pounds." | Metaphor This metaphorical quote compares overlooked objects to treasures of great value. The ordinary things can be viewed through a different lens giving it worth. It emphasizes the unique view for the aspects of life that others might disregard. |
| "I said to Siobhan that she should be an astronaut ... to see the Milky Way... I would like to be an astronaut ... you get to see lots of very interesting and strange things but you don't have to worry about them ... " | Symbolism Through the symbol of an astronaut, the desire for exploration and escape the mundane everyday life. It implies that the ordinary act of being an astronaut allows one to witness extraordinary phenomena without the burden of responsibility. |
| "I thought that Mother must have been an extra-special person to be able to kill herself." | Symbolism This quote uses the symbol of the mother's suicide to represent an impact on the coming-of-age journey. It suggests the ordinary death is extraordinary to his own identity and the complexities of the world. |
| "And then I do 2 red cars ... 3 black cars and 4 red cars and 1 green car and 1 red car." | Repetition This repetitive passage further exemplifies the extraordinary attention to detail. It highlights the ordinary act of counting cars as a means for him to find stability and structure amidst the chaos of the world. |
| "And I know I can do this because I went to London on my own, and because I solved the mystery…and I was brave and I wrote a book and that means I can do anything." | Imagery This quote uses imagery to highlight the protagonist's growth. It suggests that ordinary achievements like writing a book symbolizes the extraordinary courage. It reinforces the idea that the protagonist can overcome any obstacle he encounters |
| "And I can see all the lights in the buildings. And I can imagine being in one of those buildings." | Imagery This quote uses vivid imagery to describe the protagonist's fascination with city lights. It represents his desire for exploration. Emphasizing the growth as he expands his horizons and imagines a life beyond his immediate surroundings. |
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