THE NOVEL “RAW” Throughout the past couple of months my fellow peers and I have been studying the topic ‘challenge’ and how it affects our lives and people around us. In our everyday lives we are confronting challenges, some are as small as walking up a few steps, and some are larger and more challenging that could be life or death circumstances. Australian book ‘RAW’ written by Scott Monk has had a huge influence on how I view the meaning of challenge. Raw outlines various challenges that young
family, friends, mentors and environment. Furthermore is explored in text ‘Raw’ by Scott Monk, and the novel ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell. Monk, explores the concept of a young boy, struggling to conform to society’s rules, while, Orwell explores the concept of communism, through allegory. Conformity acts as a gateway for individuals to grow and mature. This concept is evident in the prescribed text, ‘Raw’ by Scott Monk. The use of imperative dialogue combined with Brett’s naive tone, “I don’t
In the novel Raw by Scott Monk, we are introduced to Brett Dalton, a troubled teen who finds himself in a juvenile detention center after getting caught stealing a car. As readers, we are taken on a journey of self-discovery as Brett learns to face his past mistakes and take control of his life. Monk's raw and honest portrayal of Brett's experiences captivates readers and sheds light on the harsh realities of the juvenile justice system. The title 'Raw' is a perfect depiction of Brett's journey
other country has a percentage of teens who are misguided, troublesome and rebellious. They are a very real demographic, and as much as some would not admit, are everywhere, and need to be put back on track. Scott Monk’s writing in his book Raw capture this almost perfectly. Through out the novel Monk displays exceptional use of narrative conventions, such as setting, dialogue, characters and plot seem very, very real. So real that you almost feel as if you have entered Raw’s world. For people who have
Raw by Scott Monk Brett holds a rebellious attitude and has certain negativity towards authority; this is expressed in his attitude towards the police at the start of the novel and the use of the dialogue "pigs". They
are our own creators and we chose who we interact with. Scott Monk’s “Raw” demonstrates this notion through the protagonist Brett, who undergoes a journey to being a better citizen and he if faced by obstacles that test him, define him and later on reveal whether he has changed or not. Our actions and interactions with others create certain stigmas that may not change despite progression and change the individual has undergone. Scott Monk uses a number of different illustrations to portray this
Australia, today I’ll be informing you on what it is like to be an Australian citizen and the impact that living in Australia will have on your life. The characteristics of community and personal identity are portrayed throughout the novel RAW by Scott Monk. Monk explores these ideas through the development of the main character Brett Dalton. 2 Another text that illustrates similar ideas of citizenship and cultural identity is the Castle directed by Rob Sitch. Castle follows the life of a working-class
Raw by Scott Monk, Hard Rock by Etheridge Knight, and Dangerous Minds by John N. Smith Institutions can have positive and negative effects that can alter an individual's perceptions, judgment and values. "Raw" by Scott Monk, "Hard Rock" by Etheridge Knight and "Dangerous Minds" by John N. Smith help communicate an understanding of how such institutions can reform an individual. The novel "Raw" written by Scott Monk, is simple in style but introduces interesting and an acceptable insight to
text ‘Raw’ by Scott Monk and the film Shawshank Redemption that have had an impact on society and their image on institutions. The basic definition of an institution is an organisation which is founded for a religious, educational, social, imprisonment or similar purpose. The significance that these texts have on the image of institutions is so important through the elaborate actions and behavior of the characters and the roles in which they play in. The way in which Scott Monk in his book ‘Raw’ created
Report Comparative Analysis of Two Producers Rochelle Heffernan (104371) The following report introduces two producers I draw inspiration from, and am influenced by; Rick Rubin and Ken Scott. Firstly to critically analyze their bodies of work we must first understand the role of a producer and what classifies an individual as a producer or engineer. A producer must be able to oversee and effectively manage the recording, they must be able