Australian Literature Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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A Review of Remembering Babylon, a Book by David Malouf (1522 words, 5 pages)

In the grace period of Australias colonial development, many cultural assumptions and ideas were created in response to the increase of British immigration. Australia was a home away from home, a land of opportunity and adventure that allowed the English populace freedom from the almost oppressive presence of the British ... Read More

An Examination of the Six Major Parts in Mystery of Triune God, a Book by John O. Donnell (1035 words, 4 pages)

IntroductionThe book Mystery of Triune God by John O Donnell makes several good but still debatable points. The book was first written to lecture the doctrine of God at University of London, Gregorian University, and Heythrop College Rome. The lectures prompted several questions more especially on the issue of Economic ... Read More

An Analysis of the Literary Elements Used by Pauline Nguyen (660 words, 2 pages)

Q How does the writer present one idea about relationships?Courage is needed for forgiveness to transpire, the central idea behind "Born in Vietnam, Made in Australia Getting the Fish Sauce Recipe Right," written Pauline Nguyen. The writer tries to convey this idea as something that is essential for a fully ... Read More

The Wrong Behavior as the Right Choice in The Book Thief, a Novel by Markus Susa (1055 words, 3 pages)

The Book Thief by Markus Susa is a novel that is narrated by Death that portrays the struggles of a young German girl named Leisel living on Himmel Street during 1939 in Molching, Germany when she is forced to live with foster parents because her mother was a Nazi. Although ... Read More

The Themes, Ideas and Symbols in The White Tier, a Novel by Aravind Adiga (1037 words, 3 pages)

What is your inner animal?In Aravind Adigas The White Tiger, there are many different themes and central ideas. These themes include corruption, religion, the light, and the darkness. With these themes come symbols that further examine and support them. In the White Tiger animals serve as a symbol in the ... Read More

A Review of The Book Thief, a Book by Markus Zusak (916 words, 3 pages)

The Book ThiefI chose to read The Book Thief written by Markus Zusak because of the great reviews I had heard about it. The Book Thief, narrated by Death, tells the story of a ten year old girl Liesel living in Nazi Germany who arrives at the home of her ... Read More

The Literary Techniques Used in Suburban Sonnet: Boxing Day, a Poem by Gwen Harwood (1487 words, 5 pages)

Suburban Sonnet Boxing Day is a deeply symbolic poem by the renowned Australian poet Gwen Harwood that, on the surface level, tells the story of a mother and heart-broken wife who is beaten down by her life of cleaning and caring for children. Throughout the poem, she is depicted tidying ... Read More

The Meaning of Words in the Novel The Book Thief (1707 words, 6 pages)

Unintentionally, humans throw powerful words around not knowing how much of a big impact they can cause on an individual person or situation. "Words can hold an enormous weight, sometimes more than we one may think, they often impact people for decades, providing the courage to move on or another ... Read More

The Great Power of Words in The Book Thief, a Novel by Markus Zusak (507 words, 2 pages)

Throughout Markus Zusaks The Book Thief, the immense power of words is displayed. Numerous people of the time utilize these words to their own benefit or to manipulate others. Max Vandenburg, a Jewish boy on the move from the war, strives to not be captured and lives with the guilt ... Read More

The Final Months of Life of Agnes Magnusdottir in Burial Rites, a Book by Hannah Kent (1050 words, 2 pages)

The inclusion of Agnes first person narration positions us to feel more sympathy for her. To what extent do you agree?Hannah Kents speculative biography Burial Rites, tells the tragic story behind Agnes Magnusdottirs final months of life. Throughout her novel, Kent presents a critical analysis of the patriarchal society of ... Read More

The Life and Literary Works of John Foulcher (910 words, 4 pages)

Close Study of a Poet Review- John FoulcherJohn Foulcher is one of Australias most popular poets, and for good reason. Throw in a conversational style and plain language, and reaching his appeal across the age spectrum should be a piece of cake. However, in reality there are several reasons for ... Read More

The Use of Language to Shape Meaning in Home of Mercy and The Lion’s Bride by Gwen Harwood (1036 words, 2 pages)

In different cultures, societies and lives, language and certain words can have many different meanings and connotations. Gwen Harwood uses this factor of language to shape meaning in her poems, including Home Of Mercy and The Lions Bride. In Home Of Mercy (HOM), the use of language conjures religious atmospheres ... Read More

A Short Review of The Book Thief, a Novel by Markus Zusak (480 words, 2 pages)

In Section II, Liesel moves in with Hans and Rosa Hubermann, who are her foster parents. Rosa is abrasive and abusive, but Hans acts as a true father to her (the only one shes known). When she has nightmares in the middle of the night, he comes in and comforts ... Read More

The Power of Words in The Book Thief, a Novel by Markus Zusak (1714 words, 6 pages)

Unintentionally, humans throw powerful words around not knowing how much of a big impact they can cause on an individual person or situation. "Words can hold an enormous weight, sometimes more than we one may think, they often impact people for decades, providing the courage to move on or another ... Read More

Bethia’s Separation From Society in Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks (372 words, 2 pages)

Open Lit Calebs Crossing Society does not always alienate people due to their differences. Sometimes, certain people alienate themselves from society. In the novel, Calebs Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks, a Puritan Ministers daughter, Bethia separates herself from society. Bethias actions and thoughts cause her to feel left out from society, ... Read More

An Individual’s Transition in Life in Stephen Daldry’s Film Billy Elliot and Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief (1374 words, 6 pages)

An individuals transition into new phases of life or social contexts offers an opportunity to grasp renewed perceptions, dictated by experiences that may be confronting for themselves and their formative milieu. Such transitions occur beyond the individuals comfort zone, where they must overcome both personal and societal boundaries in order ... Read More

The Horrors of the Holocaust and World War II in the Mediums Number the Stars by Lois Lowry and the Movie The Book Thief (1070 words, 3 pages)

World War II was a time when the human race became a game of cards, the Nazis and Hitler being the undefeated gamblers in a deadly game of who would die next. Every text read about this time, or even media watched about World War II, depict it as dark ... Read More

The Use of the Law of Attraction and Positive Thinking in The Secret, a Book by Rhonda Byrne (956 words, 2 pages)

An end to War THE SECRET no one talks about muchA couple of weeks ago, one of my relatives recommended me to read "The Secret", by Rhonda Byrne. Although I was not very grappled by the rather unspecific title, it turned out to be one of the most engaging books ... Read More

A Personal Review of THe Book Thief by MArkus Zusak (421 words, 1 pages)

Cracking the cover of The Book Thief, I was captivated by it, beginning to end. This novel by Markus Zusak describes a chapter in the life of Liesel, a girl in Nazi Germany. Enduring the war, she chose friendship and compassion over hatred and horror. Insight on facing lifes cruelties ... Read More

The Use of Literary Techniques to Portray War and Heroism in John Misto’s Australian Drama, The Shoe-Horn Sonata (1090 words, 4 pages)

There is none so blind as those who can not see.Good morning Miss Bolton. It is through the distinctively visual that even the blind can perceive and imagine the experiences that have never been their own. This is evident as John Mistos use of the distinctively visual has seemed to ... Read More

No Sugar by Jack Davis: Conflict Between the White Settlers and the Aboriginal Community in Australia During the 1930’s (757 words, 2 pages)

What are the main ideas and how are they shownIn the play No Sugar by Jack Davis, the indigenous playwright portrays the conflict between the white settlers and the aboriginal community and the subsequent effects it had on the indigenous people. Through the use of dramatic techniques such as characterisation, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Short Story On Her Knees by Tim Winton (965 words, 3 pages)

Write a critical appreciation of Tim Wintons On her kneesWritten by author Tim Winton in 2004, On her knees deals with themes such as family, pride and self-respect. The most important part of the story is when the narrator, Victor is advising her mother not to return to her place ... Read More

My Personal Opinion On “The Book Thief”, a Book Written by Markus Zuzak (655 words, 2 pages)

552 Pages of Absolute MllThe Book Thief? More like The Time Thief, or The Brain Cells Thief, because this novel has violently robbed me of both of those things. I can never regain all of the blood, sweat, and tears I had to exert just to get myself through this ... Read More

The Character of Max Vanden in The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (603 words, 2 pages)

Max VandenburgThroughout Markus Zusaks The Book Thief, the immense power of words is displayed. Numerous people of the time utilize these words to their own benefit or to manipulate others. Max Vandenburg, a Jewish boy on the move from the war, strives to not be captured and lives with the ... Read More

The Positive Effects of Hardship in Exposing Hidden Talents in Book Thief by Marcus Zusak and Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (840 words, 4 pages)

In the face of adversity, people can experience drastic transformations in their everyday lives. As the Roman poet Horace once said, hardship has the effect of bringing hidden talents and skills to light. This is evident in fictional novels, nonfiction works, and even the lives of the people around us.Firstly, ... Read More

The Significance of Literary Devices in I Am the Messenger and Point of View in The Book Thief in Relation to Overall Theme (3459 words, 11 pages)

Significance of Literary Devices in I Am the Messenger and Point of View in The Book Thief in Relation to Overall ThemeLiterary elements are immanent components of works of literature that convey specific meanings, embellishing novels from within. Literary creations are always accompanied by at least one theme--a central message ... Read More

An Examination of the Dangerous Actions of the Characters Hans Hubermann and Rosa Hubermann in the Novel The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (1342 words, 6 pages)

Hans Hubermann and Rosa Hubermann are characters in Markus Zusaks novel The Book Thief and in The Book Thief, to what extent can you justify Hans and Rosa Hubermanns dangerous actions? The Hubermanns are intensely complex characters with complex motivations and thought processes, but by reading into the novel and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Moral Conflict in The Rattler, a Short Story by A. S. Patric (445 words, 2 pages)

Revised Rattler Thesis In The Rattler, the author employs detail, diction, and imagery to describe a regretful scene between a man and a snake in the desert at dusk where the man makes a hesitant decision in whether to kill the snake and protect the people on the ranch or, ... Read More

Character Analysis of Jim in the People before, a Short Story by Maurice Shadbolt (485 words, 2 pages)

Remember to support you ideas with details from the writing.Read the extract and answer the question that follows.How is the character of Jim highlighted in the extract starting from As he grew older Jim turned more into himself to You never know, might be some money in that stuffThe People ... Read More

The Concept of Change in the Poem My father Began as a God by Ian Mudie (792 words, 2 pages)

My Father Began as a God EssayThe very essence of the concept of change is to become something different or to arrive at a fresh, new stage, whether it is represented in life or in a text. Ian Mudie has captured change in his poem My Father Began as a ... Read More

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