Tim Winton Essay Examples

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A Comparison of Lockie Leonard the Human Torpedo and Lex and Lory by Tim Winton (1474 words, 2 pages)

There are many themes and topics that authors and directors can choose but the theme for the novel "Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo" by Tim Winton, and film "Lex Rory" is very similar. Both these narratives expressed the same issues, some of which were bullying, popularity, relationships and male and female ... Read More

Cloudstreet by Tim Winton: A Historical Novel Celebrating Humanity (1307 words, 2 pages)

Cloudstreet, by Winton, is a saga following the life paths of two struggling families sharing accommodation in a gloomy house but living separate lives. Sagas are not, however, confined to family life Cloudstreet is also a historical novel in its detailed evocation of Western Australian society through two turbulent decades ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel, Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (446 words, 1 pages)

The historical and social context of Tim Winton's Cloudstreet enables the reader to have a deferent understanding of the action and themes throughout the text. Cloudstreet is set between the events of World War II to the mid 1960's. This is made clearly event when Rose pickles states " Yeah ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (848 words, 2 pages)

NB THis Essay is ON Tim Winton's Cloudstreet - a highly regarded Australian novel that is gaining appreciation worldwide What does Winton tell us about the nature of families? Through his novel Cloudstreet, Tim Winton shares with his readers some of his thoughts about families. Through the two families in ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1477 words, 2 pages)

'Intrinsic to Cloudstreet is the family unit out of which a complex fabric of ideas is woven.' Select Three or Four events episodes from the text and write a close analysis of each in terms of what they highlight about 3 or 4 significant ideas you consider intrinsic to the ... Read More

A Review of the Novel, The Riders by Tim Winton (660 words, 1 pages)

Good morning afternoon Miss Martin and fellow class students. Tim Wintons novel "The Riders" is a very deatailed novel about being a father and being a husband. The protangonist, Mr fred scully, more commonly known as Scully encounter and overcomes his main dissapointment of losing his beloved wife, Jennifer. Jennifer ... Read More

An Analysis of Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1163 words, 2 pages)

Cloudstreet, by Tim Winton A texts setting and structure will normally be used by writers to develop and convey its themes. The novel Cloudstreet, by Western Australian born novelist Tim Winton is essentially a story revolving around how two rural families have come to live together at number one Cloudstreet. ... Read More

An Analysis of Intertextuality in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and A Blow, A Kiss by Tim Winton (1637 words, 2 pages)

Intertextuality The difference between short stories and novels extends far beyond the obvious, Short stories are often read in a single sitting and can be defined as a brief version of logical events usually revolving about a singular plot. Whilst a novel may retain many of the characteristics of a ... Read More

The Themes of Darkness and Light in The Crucible by Arthur Miller and That Eye, the Sky by Tim Winton (1262 words, 3 pages)

Arthur Millers play the Crucible was published in the 1950s during the depression years reflects the way he wrote the novel. He has chosen to write the text in relation to darkness. Darkness in that time meant the spirits, the forest, and no or very little light. Not so much ... Read More

Tim Winton and the Issue of Australian Identity (2493 words, 4 pages)

It is true that there is no one agreed voice through which Australia speaks about any topic. Australia is a country of multiple voices and has a pluralistic outlook, demonstrated by it's culture, population, political spectrum and community leaders. Australia's "richer tapestry of many identities" means that that a multitude ... Read More

An Introduction to the Values and Attributes Surrounding Australian Life in "Cloudstreet" by Tim Winton (2176 words, 3 pages)

Values and attitudes surrounding Australian life in 'Cloudstreet' Cloudstreet by Tim Winton is an intriguing insight into the lives of two families living in Western Australia during the middle of last century. The challenges and ordeals faced by the Lambs and the Pickles place the reader in a position to ... Read More

An Intriguing Insight into the Lives of a Young Couple in Neighbors by Tim Winton (926 words, 2 pages)

"Neighbours" by Tim Winton is an intriguing insight into the lives of a young couple who had moved into a Melbournian suburb. The challenges and ordeals faced by them place the reader in a position to observe varying values and attitudes which are connected with many aspects of Australian multicultural ... Read More

A Comparison between the Novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and the Short Story A Blow, A Kiss by Tim Winton (1636 words, 2 pages)

The difference between short stories and novels extends far beyond the obvious, Short stories are often read in a single sitting and can be defined as a brief version of logical events usually revolving about a singular plot. Whilst a novel may retain many of the characteristics of a short ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Tim Winton (1167 words, 2 pages)

"A texts setting and structure will normally be used by writers to develop and convey its themes."The novel , by Western Australian born novelist Tim Winton is essentially a story revolving around how two rural families have come to live together at number one . This novels themes are about ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1159 words, 2 pages)

A texts setting and structure will normally be used by writers to develop and convey its themes.The novel Cloudstreet, by Western Australian born novelist Tim Winton is essentially a story revolving around how two rural families have come to live together at number one Cloudstreet. This novels themes are about ... Read More

An Analysis of the Key Themes and Ideas in Eye the Sky by Tim Winton (766 words, 1 pages)

Key Themes and Ideas in "Eye The Sky" by Tim WintoKey Themes and Ideas in "Eye The Sky" by Tim WintonThat Eye The Sky, written by Tim Winton, thoroughly explores the themes of love, family and friendship. The most important thing in Orts life is his family, especially after he ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1180 words, 2 pages)

Cloudstreet, by Tim WintonA texts setting and structure will normally be used by writers to develop and convey its themes. The novel Cloudstreet, by Western Australian born novelist Tim Winton is essentially a story revolving around how two rural families have come to live together at number one Cloudstreet. This ... Read More

An Analysis of Australian Society in Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1183 words, 2 pages)

Besides providing an interesting story line, texts may portray attitudes and values connected with many aspects of the society in which they were written or represent. This is the case in the novel, Cloudstreet, in which values and attitudes of Australian life are presented in the story of two families ... Read More

A Report on Tim Winton's Cloudstreet (849 words, 2 pages)

NB THis Essay is ON Tim Winton's Cloudstreet - a highly regarded Australian novel that is gaining appreciation worldwideWhat does Winton tell us about the nature of families?Through his novel Cloudstreet, Tim Winton shares with his readers some of his thoughts about families. Through the two families in the novel, ... Read More

A Critique of Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (551 words, 1 pages)

The complexity of the narrative voice in Tim Winton s Cloudstreet adds to the intrigue of this unusual novel. The omniscient narrative voice by Fish Lamb, along with other aspects of the narrative structure contribute to the understanding of the text. It in turn gives the reader insight into the ... Read More

The Epic Tale of Two Separate Dysfunctional Families in Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1606 words, 3 pages)

The novel Cloudstreet, written by Tim Winton, is a powerfulL, moving and epic tale of two separate dysfunctional families and the hardships of life they are put through. The families, the Lambs and the Pickles, go through different situations however, end up both moving to Subiaco to escape and start ... Read More

An Overview of Lockie Leonard Character by Tim Winton (1089 words, 2 pages)

Lockie Leonard Legend demonstrates how different characters can resolve similar conflicts using different coping skills. The conflicts faced by the characters and their final resolutions promote certain values, both from the characters point of view, and the authors. Lockie Sarge are viewed as conscious characters and perceive the seriousness of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Novel Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (1190 words, 2 pages)

Cloudstreet, by Tim Winton"A texts setting and structure will normally be used by writers to develop and convey its themes."The novel Cloudstreet, by Western Australian born novelist Tim Winton is essentially a story revolving around how two rural families have come to live together at number one Cloudstreet. This novels ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Interaction in The Riders by Tim Winton (638 words, 2 pages)

Good morning afternoon Miss Martin and fellow class students. Tim Wintons novel The Riders is a very deatailed novel about being a father and being a husband. The protangonist, Mr fred scully, more commonly known as Scully encounter and overcomes his main dissapointment of losing his beloved wife, Jennifer. Jennifer ... 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