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Secret River
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- 1Conflict "savages"When Thornhill's land is dug up by the Aborigines, he degrades and dehumanises them.
"Savages" has connotations of immoral and below humans. However, as readers, we can tell that the Aborigines are far from immoral and below humans. it brings out the worst in William Thornhill and emphasises that he has no understanding of the Aboriginal culture - 2Ownership "His own, his own"Repetition is used by Grenville to show his joy. It also emphasises that this has really come true for him. this technique allowed Grenville to put this thought at the front of the reader's mind - showing how it is an important moment in the book. it foreshadows Thornhill's introduction to Thornhill's point and the Aborigines, including all the terror to ensue.
- 3Ownership "it was a piercing hunger in his guts... to say mine"The "piercing hunger" shows how much he longs for something that he owns.
"hunger" is significant because it is a feeling that he has felt throughout his life - reflects how he has always felt that he wants to own something too. his addiction to finding food in London has been replaced by wanting to find land and a home that he can call his in Australia. - 4Ownership "He heard preachers mouthing about the Promised Land""promised land" this allusion shows just how much he wants this and how sacred it is to him. At the time, the Christian faith was extremely important for lots and lots of people.
"preachers" emphasises his longing as preachers talk of holy things suggesting the land is holy and that it is incredibly important to him. - 5Ownership "
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- Year 11 English FlashCards sobre Secret River, criado por Jack Berg em 21-12-2017.
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