MODULE B: Television Series: Dumb, Drunk and Racist

Representation of Australians
Dumb, drunk and racist

Example

Techniques
Rhetorical question Lack of censorship Probably better to name it as explicit language Voice over

Effect
Gets people to also question and provoke them into watching the episode Its confronting and straight-forward Provoke the reader to consider the proposition

The opening of the host Hello Im dumb, drunk and racist. Why? The show raises controversial Because Im an Australian and confronting questions about A camera shot of Australians the long held contention (both screaming and shouting abroad and locally) that many Clips of media reports having their Australians are racist. point of view on Australia Are Australians really dumb, drunk and racist? The show, filmed in cinema White pride motherf***** verite style , attempts to test In the call centre when Australians popular held perceptions in are making harsh comments through India that Australians are the phone dumb, drunk and racist, views inflamed in recent years by violent attacks on Indian university students in Australia, by taking 4 Indians to the streets to see for themselves. The results, rather than, allaying racist fears only seem to confirm the worst. According to Joe Hilderbrand it was not the intention of the producers and he was shocked by what they discovered while filming A clip of Australians continuously bashing an Indian student Another clip of swearing and cursing on the Indians over the phone Continuously saying that the 4 chosen Indians are risking their lives on this journey

Deliberate lack of censorship of explicit language in a Television show.

Phone calls are meant to be private so therefore, having this scene shows the truth behind the scenes like theres nothing to hide Emphasises the Indians perspectiveshowing Australians as uncivil. Emphasises the ugly side of Australians at the most base level and confirms stereotypesshock value of hearing fword and c-word on television Allows the violent side of the Australians- creating a bad impression towards them the use of fast-paced montage editing to blend the violent CCTV footage of an Indian being bashed in Melbourne, Indian protests against violent attacks in Australia and the voice over of the host has a cumulative effect that confronts the

Voiceover with the host narrating the events Media reports fast- paced montage editing

audience with the real threat faced by Indians in Australia.

Australians are violent peopleracial attacks

Montage of Indian media criticising Australians/footage of riots, bashings on trains.

Archival news footage

A realisation A raw proof and evidence for the audience and its not fabrication

(Australians view of themselves is different from the global perspective) Australians see themselves as a great nation

Indian protester with where is fair go? poster

Voiceover with the host narrating All the Australians values are being and the juxtaposition of the two contradicted - portraying to the audience perspectives one being the that Australians are not living up to it Australians on themselves and the other being the Indians perspectives

Australians are perceived as conceited, ignorant, unintelligent, racist and rude.

47% of Indians believe that Australians are of average or below average intelligence

Survey of Indian attitudes statistics (graphics)

It provides a harsh reality fact of the opinions held by people overseas towards Australia.

Speaking to Sergio, artist painting anti-burqa mural and a Muslim man who passes by takes offence which causes debate amongst the Indian visitors.

Impromptu interviews/ footage on the street as spontaneous to get the raw truth Cinema verite* filming

Shows intolerant/ racist attitudes in context- powerful because it feels real and authentic

Fast pace montage/racial attack/accusations/clips from the show of Australians behaving badly

Frenetic pace of montage creates an onslaught of negative images of Australians that is compelling in building case for shows premise real and authentic Confronting Provoke view to consider the proposition Real footage, makes the stereotype more believable

Cinma vrit Techniques Used Dialogue Uncensored- graphic language Setting location: choosing to go some places and not others Voice over Camera work Music Editing

Purpose of Show Compare perspectives of the image of Australians

o Specifically are we as dumb, drunk and racist as many Indians/other countries think? (testing stereotypes) To raise awareness of this perception and to test the reality of it. To change perspectives/opinions/offer insight Entertainment/engagement To provoke

Perspective of Australians Overwhelmingly negative image of Australians confirms in many ways the stereotype Indians have

Techniques Survey of Indian attitudes statistics (graphics) Montage of Indians and images/sound bites of Australians behaving badly Clips that were preludes to future episodes setting up expectations Editing careful selection of images that match the voice-over/ statistics o Graphics saying are we racist? o Hilderbrand starts off lighthearted Music Selective evidence- chose negative examples for racism against telemarketers out of millions of examples Lack of censorship- confronting Presenter annoying but supposedly likeable and humorous Interviews happening at the last minute- spontaneous to capture the raw truth

MODULE B: Bruce Dawe Poem: Enter without so much as knocking

Perspective of Truth
The Common man and the fast paced life. The Circle Of Life and the Life cycle/ life span of a man.

Evidence
WALK. DONT WALK. -

Language Features
Truncated sentences Capitalisation Repetition of Walk Truncated sentences Capitalisation Repetition

Effect
This puts emphasis on the fast paced ordinary hectic schedule of the common man. This supports the intense life span of a human being as it builds up suspense at the beginning and the end of the poem. It also draws the reader to attention of the sacred life. The incite text emphasises on the cost and expense of precious life where every little thing counts. Also shows the everyday busy schedule with the incorporation of money that requires work to be earned. This shows the vernacular language of the everyday Aussie Bloke while incorporating the being of the car horn as someone is stuff in busy traffic on the way to or from an important place such as work. Emphasises the contradicting life of the regular experience. This also is providing an insight on something so complicated and hard to be simple for some.

Blink. Blink. HOSPITAL. SILENCE. & Blink. Blink. CEMETERY. SILENCE. ( 495 dep. At Renos)

The expense of life and how it is a privilege.

Parenthesis

The constant obstacles we face, including the positives and negatives; the ups and downs of life.

Now what the beep beep does that idiot think hes doing (beep beep and beep)

Onomatopoeia Parenthesis Repetition

It is hard but also easy; the contradicting life of the ordinary man

A year or two to settle in and get acquainted with the set up; like every other well equipped smoothly runhousehold

Oxymoron

Very busy schedule that is hard to keep up with. Vernacular Language of Australians

real battle all the way

Metaphor

Emphasises on the intense struggle to keep up with everyday operations. Engages the audience to think of an answer. It is also conversational and develops and reader-writer relationship.

You know what I mean?

Rhetorical question

Enjambment

MODULE B: Bruce Dawe Poem: Homecoming

Perspective of Truth
War is seen as worthless and dramatic losssomething that wont return

Evidence
telegrams tremble like leaves from a wintering tree

Language Features
Simile Alliteration Personification

Effect
Compares the idea of war as the repetition of loss to a wintering tree where it loses its leaves Shows the carelessness of losing life like a tree losing its leaves

-theyre bring them home, now too late, too early

Theres no end to war as it would never bring peace or satisfaction but just misery

all day after day, theyre bring them home.

Repetition

Indicates the wastefulness of war where lives of millions of soldiers were taken away at such a young age. Too early being the shortness of their lives Too late being the time taken to prevent this from happen It shows the contradiction of the thought of war bringing an end and resolving conflict Persuades the readers, convincing them to see the negative side

homecoming

irony

contradicts the idea of returning home in a positive way- joyous moment but instead bring sadness due to the return of dead soldiers

The propaganda of war is contradicted as dead soldiers are not treated with the respect the war had promised it would

piled on the hulls of Grants Theyre zipping them up...

strong use of adjectives imagery repetition diction of the word piled

provides an inhumane image depersonalises the word piled gives the reader the indication that these soldiers are being treated like objects instead of with respect and care

MODULE B: Ms Quentin Bryce Speech- Her Excellency

Context
Shows the dominant message of Australians being compassionate and generous. Positive view on Australians and shows their perfection that isnt clearly defined or noticeable. Talking about the Australian environment using the elements water, air, fire and land. No matter what Australians face the good will always conquer the bad. Conveys Australias ups and downs that it faces whilst incorporating the views and reactions of the courageous Australians.

Evidence
"What can I do to help? The answer is- a lot. We have a deep and infinite store of talent, spirit and goodwill. When the elements are thrown out of balance Traumatic Times

Language Features
-Hypophora (rhetorical question answered) Indecisive language

Effect
Engages the reader to help maintain curiosity and interest. Addresses the context with no clear definition but allows the listener and reader to interpret the unnoticeable traits of Australians. Speaking in relation to what it resembles. Emphasises the traumatic time which results in the effect of engaging the audience to reminisce. Citing an example to provide a strong presentation of Australia and Australians that also connects the two together. This then provides a heartfelt sympathetic view with courageous Australians helping each other out. This appeals to the audience and leaves them entirely engaged.

Metaphor (thrown out of balance) Alliteration

Summer in Australia has delivered a dreadful mixture of natural disaster and devastation with floods in five states and bush fires in Western Australia But I know that for many of you

Alliteration Exemplum

Using the Australian Vernacular language and way of speech it comes clear that Australians often voice opinions of others and themselves.

Personalisation

Australians have needs that are met by helping and caring for one another as well as being friendly.

They need to talk and that need will not disappear.

repetition

Australians help one another in situations involving loss and heartache.

Finding a place to live; rehabilitating stock and land; settling children into new routines. Grieving.

Zeugma

Australians become one and aid one another in dreaded times and this should be celebrated.

Truncated Sentence

Australians are courageous with a strong character to encourage others. Australians are compassionate and do not hesitate to help in a crisis.

The spirit of Australia

Metaphor

Australia has bred a certain stamp of people

Metaphor

The repetition of need is emphasised as needs are required for satisfaction of the people. One has many needs and that can only be satisfied if the requirements are met. This shows a linkage of the traumatic time faced and what is on the other line to get back on track or how they will deal with grieving. Emphasises on the intensity of grieving as it is not something so easy to just do but sympathy is sometimes best to have as a guide and help you move on. Emphasising the Australians and their communal strengthened character that shows courage in times like this. Explains that Australians are great to work with and have on board as they all share a few traits of greatness and perfection.

MODULE A: V FOR VENDETTA

Theme

Representation of dystopia - Contextual background

People were made who they are by the party leading them to pure dishonesty and saying it is nothing but the truth.

Examples from the film

The authority uses yellow journalism to get the message across of the so called truth/ lie to fabricate the truth. Example: Showing parts of the clip but not the entire scene of shooting V that was on TV in the control room -

Techniques

Effect

Personal Integrity

Cross cuts between the scenes of the BTN broadcast in comparison to the citizens watching television as it all occurs. Panning Close ups Edits Cut and pastes Flash backs Use of colour with meaning Montage Cut and paste Editing Shadowing Low angle Uses real footage (Iraqi war and bombing) Black symbolises authority. Close up Dark scene

The truth came first and then the lie followed. This emphasised the desired altered fabrication and meaning gets across.

Abuse Of Power

News co-operations and governments using fear to manipulate voting, war on power, certain rights restricted

Flash backs of how the government acquired the power of the propaganda. Mr Creedys black bags. Valeries storey.

This emphasises the abuse of power the government incorporates into everyday situations in life. Their way is the only way. They use their power for evil.

Revenge/ Justice Terrorism Motivation of Terrorism, Example: seeking revenge V assassinates those who were responsible for the lark hill facility -

When V places a red rose on the assassinated bodies as he believes justice is being served. Red

to bring justice.

represents power and passion as the red rose symbolises love. Finch reveals the truth about V and the government. New report after the old bailey. Evey being tortured Valeries note. The authority uses yellow journalism only showing certain parts of the news report to fabricate the truth and minimise the impact of Vs Speech. yellow card curfew the fingermen attacking Evey and she is then saved by V. Suspenseful Music Flashbacks Montage Snippets Various perspectives Media This enabled the insight on the rightfulness being conducted by the government having the law on their side and not the side of the people.

Truth

Post 9/11 Government censorship Iraq government not telling the whole truth Continuous trust to the government

Introduction to the dystopian world

The superhero scene but altered to show that the authority is the bad guy.

Close up of the badges (fingermen)

This is also a form of justice and truth where the authority is actually the bad guy and the bad guy is actually the good guy. This is a form of brainwash. V does this to gain acknowledgment of the situation undergoing and believes that people will support him as they all feel the same way.

Power

In order to get everyones attention something big must occur.

The use of the television system where every television is wired and fixed onto a certain channel. He then acquires the access and puts his message across. V takes on the powerful tool of media to convey his message to the public.

People shots Crosscuts Panning Close up Mid shot

Evey and V first meet and as he introduces himself he emphasises on the letter V in his speech. Opening Prologue of V For Vendetta The effects of the two main characters being introduced as a parallel scene

Alliteration with the letter V

Symbolised fire

This shows the intellectual persona of V and his charismatic and courageous mind set. In order to show destruction

Cut and paste No dialogue Parallel/ contrast

This enables the view to have an insight on the genre of the film and illustrate the contrast between the characters.

MODULE A: 1984
Theme Representation of dystopia - Contextual background
The party possesses total power over the country, disabling any other form of opposition

Examples from the novel

Techniques

Effect

The perversity of power

The eyes followed you about when you move... BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU. Big Brother...full of power.

Capitalisation Ellipsis

The surveillance and controlling of everyones thoughts and actions

nothing was your own except a few cubic centimetres inside your skull The big surveillance camera inside every house and streets

hyperbole

to exaggerate things could create a great impact as it emphasises on the message which the author is trying to convey- in this case, Orwell is trying to pinpoint the nonsense of total control the government undertakes to make sure no opposition party would rise

Nationalism

Citizens are given no choice but to be patriotic to the party

Winston and Julia are constantly contradicting the concept of nationalism as they would go to great lengths It is absolutely

Personal integrity

Personal integrity was often challenged within 1984 as the people themselves were persuaded and manipulated into thinking and acting the way Big Brother wants them to, in other words, dishonest and forfeiting their own moral and principles. If the government could change and control the past then they could do likewise to the present and future. In 1984, the aim of the party is to convert the entire population to newspeak by the year 2050.

The power of language

necessary to their structure that there should be no contact with foreigners... the average citizen of Oceania never sets eyes on a citizen of Eurasia. The thought police Never again will you be capable of ordering human feeling. Everything will be dead inside you. You will never again be capable of love or friendship or joy or courage or integrity. You will be hollow. Language into its final shape- the shape its going to have when nobody speaks anything else... the aim of newspeak is to narrow the range of thought. Were destroying words, all of them, hundreds of them, everyday. Were witting the language down to the bone, the eleventh edition wont contain a single word that will become absolute before the year 2050.