Aboriginal Identity
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Submitted by maihoangnam on 06/30/2008 05:21 PM
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Aboriginal Identity
Texts that represent or explore contemporary Aboriginal experience often position the responder to consider the problem of finding an authentic affirming identity. These particular texts create, and influence or shape the responder's opinion of Aboriginal experience, through various techniques and representations.
The majority of these texts utilise common themes, and common representations of various issues concerning Aboriginal identity and experience. For example, in all of the texts, the Aboriginal character(s) will find their authentic, affirming identity. The texts will utilise sympathetic and empathetic emotions extensively.
The set text "Wild Cat Falling" positions the reader in an Aboriginal perspective. The main character is the underdog of society, misunderstood by most. "Lifetime boredom of sameness. Same people, same talk, sick sameness of dirty jokes." Methodically established is his depressive nature within the orientation of the text. Long winding passages into the past is a trait of this underprivileged protagonist; the construction of these flashbacks builds sympathy for this character. Occurring far too often, these further the representation of an exceedingly depressed person. The meat of the text is an attempt to realise his true identity. His refusal to attach to the bodgies or beatniks obviously does not aid his search. The demonstration of vigilance and defiance is a prominent feature of the protagonist. The rules and regulations of white society have been forced and oppressed onto this individual, he has either not succeeded in following these rules correctly, or he does not find it necessary for himself to obey these rules.
The film "Radiance" dramatically demonstrates the mistreatment, and the general misunderstanding of the Aboriginal people and culture. The various perspectives present Aboriginal Experience through the three featured sisters: Nona, Cressy, and Mae.
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