The Social Landscape refers to where the characters belong and where they feel most like their true selves.
Vanessa- relates better to Ireland and defines herself by relating to the Irish culture
Aboriginals- define their identity through spiritual and natural connections
Clare- doesn't have a solid identity, is a very confused character because she doesn't belong anywhere. She is like a stranger in her own home (she has no power), she has a strong American accent (an outsider to the Australian Jindabyne)and doesn't know where her loyalties lie (son or sister, husband or Susan's family)
Can you think of anymore examples or anything more to add under the banner of social landscape?
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Claire is vulnerable, when she looks at the landscape she trys to gain some sort of support
ReplyDeletekalin brings pills to school and tom brings a knife, hoping to sacrifice the class ginue pig, kalen kills the class ginue pig and tom watches. kalen is trying to control death.
ReplyDeleteThe Aboriginals define their identity through spiritual and natural connections.
ReplyDeleteClaire does not connect will anyone as she has an American background where as Stewart and Vanessa have an Irish Background. This is evident through the scene of the traditional Irish blessing of the house in honour of St Brigid.
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