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Theme Of Bendarat

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The concept of shifting in attitude is demonstrated when Billy leaves Wentworth to live in Bendarat. As he leaves his town, Billy’s encounter with the driver of the freight train becomes a catalyst for his transition on his attitude. Ernie invites Billy on the train to feel at home and ‘Keep warm’, also offering Billy to, ‘make a cuppa if you want’. The colloquial and informal language portrays Ernie’s dad figure through his kind and loving personality. A positive transition can be shown through his shift in attitude when he states, “there are men like Ernie and there are other men, men like my dad”. With the word choice of ‘other’, shows the juxtaposition between his father and Ernie, further displaying that there are adults that care and

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