Analysis Of Neighbours By Tim Winton

This short story tackles the tale of aboriginal how their land was taken by immigrants and named by immigrants. But they aboriginal people were existing in the land from the earliest times. Hence, what goes into this story about Thomas King’s ‘’Borders’’ is a story full comedic and satire of; how modern generation perspective differs from the older generation. How it is not easy for people who have been a part of history to depart from their true identity and how the newer generation have not gained any exposure of their tribal past hence, they have a lack of understanding community and how the history differs from the rest of the people. This story

Perceptions are pervasive in society and can prompt lethal repercussions. These include relationship breakup, privation of belonging and obviates progression. The film ‘Bran Nue Dae’ explores perceptions such as alcoholic, on drugs, unhygienic, destitute, belonging nowhere and a nuisance to society that associate with indigenous Australians. Albeit some of these statements are true, this is NOT the case for all. Believe it or not, there are people in society that have escaped from these circle of perceptions and have been able to live a ‘typical’ life. It is as a result of this, to never make perceptions true or reality.

Australia is filled with many different aspects in which makes it the country it is today. I believe it is important to study texts that explore aspects of Australia by studying texts such as ‘The Club’, by David Williamson, a play written in 1977 about an Australian football club and movies such as “The Castle”, directed by Rob Stitch in 1997, about the daily life of an Australian family when their happiness is threatened when developers attempt to buy their house to expand the neighboring airport. Both these texts show us what Australian life was like in the past. By us looking at themes such as language, tradition and the mateship shown we are able to explore different aspects of Australia that make it what it is today.

These constant reminders of differences as well as stereotyping made it incredibly hard for Gouvrnel, Wei-Lei and all migrants to belong somewhere other than what their physical appearance may indicate. By Gouvrnel recalling this story to the readers it make us think and learn about the impact and implications migrants have to face when coming to Australia and the teasing, bulling and hardships they were forced to face. On multiple occasions she recalls being in tears and asking herself why she “couldn’t move back to Delhi,” difference in physical appearance and were we originate serve as indicatory of difference that can result in very stereotypical grouping, making assumptions purely based on looks as well as exclusion, preventing migrants from feeling as if they belong.

Good Afternoon teachers and students, The following texts express how an individuals understanding of belonging can quickly be changed by the people and place around them. “Jasper Jones a novel written by Craig Silvey”, it is a short story of a boy named Charles Butkins and the events that occurred because he helped Jasper Jones mask the death of Laura Wishart. “Australia by Ania Walwicz”, is attacking the people of Australia in the form of a poem, because of their point of views and attitudes in life. She also hates Australia itself because the people are not welcoming, this is the main point of this poem.

Komninos in ‘Hillston Welcome’ exposes us to this voice through the repeated rhetorical question “what are ya?” depicting the typical Australian attempt to categorise an individual based on how they look. Note that she asks ‘what’ rather than ‘who’ - this reflects the rareness for an Australian to meet an educated individual, in this case a poet. This idea of stereotyping people is further depicted through Komninos’ use of Australian vernacular such as ‘bikie’ and ‘truckie’. Knowing that Komninos is of Greek origin, the cultural ‘White Australian’ mindset towards ethnic people is evident through the social and cultural stereotypical voice represented by the bartender. Therefore, responders are confronted and are forced to reflect upon their own ideals and values towards ethnic people, challenging themselves and considering perspectives of the world around

Australia’s identity has always been a complicated one. Starting with Aboriginal genocide, 1800’s cowboys and villains, two world wars and a bunch of poems describing them, it makes it difficult to conclude on what being an ‘Aussie’ really is. Thankfully, the two thought-provoking poems Nobody Calls Me a Wog Anymore by Komninos Zervos, and My Country by Dorothea Mackellar both use their discerning selection of themes to reflect modern attitudes in some extent. Along with their themes, Nobody Calls Me a Wog Anymore and My Country both use their story to capture the attributes modern Australians possess to some degree.

Discovery is a paradoxical process which allows individuals to explore concealed and indefinite ideas, enabling a broader understanding of their world and its surroundings. This dichotomous process often occurs at the intersection of exploration and introspection, catalysing a social awakening that enlightens and positions individuals to consider new conceptions. The Logie Award-winning television show “Go Back to Where You Came From” directed by Ivan O’Mahony documents an intimidating refugee journey that was undertaken by six uniquely-characterised individuals representing the myriad perspectives of Australians, consequently challenging the antipathy and intolerance that has become the major characteristic of the wider refugee debate. Resonating with the historical Moreover, Shaun Tan’s post-colonialist picture book “The Rabbits” explores the devastating and demoralizing consequences of the discovery, depicting the obliteration of spiritual, emotional and cultural bonds underpinned by the hegemony imposed by British imperialism.

Reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2003a, 2003b, as cited in Ashman & Elkins, 2009, p. 7) show 25% of the Australian population is currently made up of migrants from around 200 countries. This fact demonstrates Australia, on the whole, has a tolerant and inclusive society. A society can be identified as a collection of people who live together in a relatively ordered community (Ashman & Elkins, 2009, p. 7). It could be said, Australia has one of the most inclusive societies on the planet; however, this was not always the case.

The fundamental importance of family in completing one’s identity within an Australian context is demonstrated through the measures Gran takes to keep her family united. Despite her age, Gran insists on ‘goin’ with Sam and Milly’ by foot to Moore River, despite being offered the less vigorous train

Winton also addresses the impact of regionalism and cultural up bringing. Biggie has been raised in a dysfunctional family household, and is not educated beyond the realms of traditional manual labour in “the meatworks or the cannery”. Through first person narrative and vivid sensual imagery, Winton expresses the influence of Australian ‘regionalised’ culture, and the negative impacts it has on youth, limiting their opportunities in life.

Australia is also seen through the contrast of Jim and Ashley’s cultures – Jim living in Australia all his life, and Ashley being educated in England. Ashley is seen as higher class than Jim, because Ashley owns land, received a better education, while Jim is working class, and was educated in a one room school. Ashley’s classical taste in music suggests an education, also.

The idea of a friendly Australian neighbourhood and welcoming community adds to our Australian culture, national identity, and values. ‘Neighbours’ is set Ramsay Street, a residential neighbourhood in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough. The show fosters ideas of mate ship’, ‘fair go’ and ‘egalitarianism’, through community involvement, support networks and sense of social connection. The neighbours are your typical ‘Aussie fair dink um’ bloke, socialising over a ‘shrimp on the barbie’, enjoying the friendly company of their neighbours and bonding over a game of ‘outdoor cricket’. An example of these Australian traits of ‘mate ship’, ‘fair go’ and ‘equality’, is shown in the ‘Australia Day’ episode. The neighbours celebrated our

Australian’s have a unique proud culture. This culture differentiates them from the British motherland. Through many decades Australia has formed a unique, which at its foundation is made from mateship. Mateship or friendship is the core of Australian identity as this was instilled into them through events such as war. WWII in particular demonstrates the level of mateship shown by Australians as many made the ultimate sacrifice in order to save a mate. The stories of ‘The Magic Pudding’ by Gary Crew & Shaun Tan and ‘Memorial’ by Norman Lindsay will demonstrate how mateship is a significant part of how Australians see

In their interesting 2000 article, “Invasive Plants Versus Their New and Old Neighbors: A Mechanism for Exotic Invasion,” Ragan M. Callaway and Erik T. Aschehoug discuss invasive plants, specifically Centaurea diffusa, and the things that make them so successful. Most invasive species are not dominant competitors in their natural habitat, but can completely destroy their new plant associates. One hypothesis on why invasives are so successful is because they have avoided their native counterparts that hold them back, which lets them express their full potential. Callaway and Aschehoug hypothesize that invasives are successful because new mechanisms of interaction to natural plant communities.