Before this unit I was a History major undergrad student. I had studied a lot about Australian colonisation, feminism and Indigenous spirituality. I thought I would not learn too much more about perspectives and values, rather I would learn about Australian literature and how specifically things were written. I was expecting Australian Literature to beContinue reading “Australia is Not a Finished Product”
Category Archives: ENG 102
Peer Review #4
This is my Review of Marima’s Creative blog referencing Dead Man’s Dance. https://mebsliterature.art.blog/2019/08/19/blog-5-creative/ The incredible transportive powers of language took me away from ACU library and to the shores of the ocean. Thank you for a great blog Marima ! I empathised greatly with you authors note, it set up your piece of writing andContinue reading “Peer Review #4”
A Diary Entry Set during the Early Colonialist Period
Blog 5 OWN TOPIC: CREATIVE. Create a diary entry from the perspective of a person set in the early 19th Century with injections of anti context values and perceptions from a modern perspective. Dear Diary, Today I had the most odd experience… I was pegging the sheets on the string from the house to theContinue reading “A Diary Entry Set during the Early Colonialist Period”
Peer Review #3
Taniela’s Blog on Patrick White’s “Prodigal Son” Awesome Blog Taniela! You address White’s language and meaning in an intellectual and personal way which I find very interesting. You delved into the existential angst that overpowers us when we read White’s “Prodigal Son”, your review of this is interesting and garners empathy. Moreover, through utilising theContinue reading “Peer Review #3”
Patrick White and Modernism
This is my Week 6 CRITICAL analysis of Patrick White’s essay the “Prodigal Son” Patrick White was a great Australian modernist, he utilised this to convey meaning in his work. Audiences had to work to interpret their own meaning, as White created his work while acknowledging subjective experiences. However, though this he critiques how despiteContinue reading “Patrick White and Modernism”
Art and Literature’s Similarities and Effects on Personal Experiences.
This is my Week 5 CRITICAL account of how you think art and literature interact in a person’s experience? The unique experience that art and literature provoke from the human psyche, allows humans to garner deeper insights which would be unachievable from plain facts or evidence. The journey through an art gallery encapsulates the audienceContinue reading “Art and Literature’s Similarities and Effects on Personal Experiences.”
Peer Review #2
For Jessicas Blog, in relation to her letter to Miss Slattery. https://jessicaaramini1148.wixsite.com/blog2019/post/australian-literature-blog-4 A big yes to feminism! Embrace the label, don’t be ‘slightly’ feminist… Allow yourself to feel empowered, courageous and FEMALE! Despite this, I really enjoyed your letter to Miss Slattery, I think she would feel encouraged to understand the support and excitement sheContinue reading “Peer Review #2”
“Eve- Song” Critique
This is my Week 4 Critical analysis of the “Eve-Song”, while considering… What is your experience of being a woman compared to Gilmore’s “Eve Song”? Understanding the context of the early to mid 1900’s in Australia is paramount, in order to understand Dame Mary Gilmore’s ‘Eve Song’ and the perspective from which its written. SpecificallyContinue reading ““Eve- Song” Critique”
Urbanised Reebocks Review.
Critical: This is my Week 3 Blog about the Poem “Urbanised Reebocks” By Lisa Bellear Which poem or story that we have looked at so far made an impression on you? What was the impression it made? Urbanised Reeboks by Lisa Bellear’s is an allegoric poem that discusses the process of modern-day assimilation for indigenousContinue reading “Urbanised Reebocks Review.”
Peer Review #1
Peer Review for Andrew’s Blog post. I really enjoy the idea you mention Andrew, that Bellear is trying to emphasise the notion of isolation through her language and word choice, such as the uncommon term “uncloaked”. It garners a specific effect on the reader of which you delve into continuing to explain how not onlyContinue reading “Peer Review #1”
Victoria Martin's Literature Blog 