John Marsden

The Rabbits is an award winning, children's book written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan. Uncovering the history of colonisation in a rich allegorical fable using marsupials and rabbits as symbolic groups, along with simple and sparse dialect. Both the text and illustrations convey marsupials being invaded and colonized by foreign rabbits. There is a curious and harmonious first encounter of the two groups, but this is soon replaced with fear and resentment as the rabbits begin to change

John Marsden was born in Melbourne, Australia, he was the third child out of 4 children , he is born in September 27,1950 currently the age of 65. He was born in Victoria and grew up in a small Victorian country town of Kyneton to which his parents moved when John Marsden was two. John began school there and perhaps it was there that he acquired his liking for country living, a liking which has never left him.John taught at many primary schools from an early age. Johns teachers in years 4 to 6 encouraged

connections of the Indigenous people (numbats) and their connection to land and the settlers (rabbits). Bad Blood by Casey lever is a dual-narrative meaning that it is told from two characters perspectives from 2 points in time. The Rabbits written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan is an allegory picture book which displays a variety of visual and narrative techniques, hidden messages which illustrate the connection of these two groups of very different people. The themes how the past impacts

“The best novels stand the test of time, providing the reader with an interesting story as well as conveying important themes and ideas” In John Marsden’s sequel to “Tomorrow When the War Began”, set in rural modern day Australia, comes his second novel of seven “The Dead of the Night”. John Marsden’s “TDOTN” has stood the test of time, by providing the readers with an interesting story as well as conveying important themes and ideas. The themes and ideas of “Death and Destruction”, “Relationships

This quote from the New York Times shows the perception of belonging as the idea about connecting to a place, person, group or a community. 'Feliks Skrzynecki' by Peter Skrzynecki, 'I'm nobody! Who are you?' by Emily Dickinson and 'The Rabbits' by John Marsden & Shaun Tan show the concept of belonging as being contrasted towards the New York Times quote, showing the alienation and non-existent connection towards it. These texts have furthered my understanding on the perceptions of belonging by recognising

John Marsden’s and Shaun Tan’s epic picture book, “The Rabbits”, is an allegorical fable about colonisation, told from the perspective of the natives. An unseen narrator describes the coming of ‘rabbits’ in the most minimal detail, an encounter that is at first friendly and curious, but later darkens as it becomes apparent that the visitors are actually invaders. My chosen image (above), embodies the overall style of the book which is deliberately sparse and strange. Both text and image conveys an

In this teen novel, the author, John Marsden, has chosen to place contradictory themes within the story side-by-side in order to contrast and display aspects of the story such as character and plot development. Juxtaposition can be defined as a literary technique in which two or more ideas, settings or characters are placed comparatively for the purpose of developing contrasts and differences. This technique is used in a variety of stories even without the intention of a particular idea being juxtaposed

portray a simple conversation, a deep meaning or emphasize a cause happening in our world. However, understanding the complex meaning behind the images depends on an individual’s interpretation and observation. In the Graphic Novel, “The Rabbits” by John Marsden and Shaun Tan’s demonstrate a cause happening in our society from a very long time ago. The impact rabbit invasion made to the indigenous people and their land. Through illustrations, quotes, and symbolism, the ideas are well communicated throughout

Began, John Marsden uses many narrative features to make Ellie's World real for readers. Setting and themes are both vital to the plot, as well as the overall atmosphere of the story. The main themes in Tomorrow When the War Began are ambiguity, friendships, and personal growth. These themes both make the story relatable to readers, and forces them out of their comfort zone. The setting of the novel, at least for Australian readers, is incredibly familiar and real. The places and culture John Marsden

because of something they done to you. John Marsden’s, ‘Hamlet’, suggests that revenge is never justified, this is shown in the novel with all the events that occur when Hamlet tries to seek revenge. This causes Hamlet’s personality to completely change, gives others the idea of revenge and unwanted deaths were also a result of Hamlet’s desire to seek vengeance. People who would do anything to seek revenge almost always end up going mad. In ‘Hamlet’ by John Marsden, Hamlet is shown going crazy over seeking