English Essay “How do stories teach us about other cultures or our own?”
Through non-fiction stories an individual is able to gain understanding into their own culture as well as the culture of others. Stories are able to tell one about their culture as well as boarded their awareness of other cultures in several ways. The poem The Man From Snowy River by Banjo Patterson and Guo Nian a Chinese mythology story, outline similar ideas including traditions, beliefs and learning about the past as well as their respective cultures. The Man From Snowy River captures the essence of Australian culture in a rural context from the perspective of the Man from Snowy River. Differently, Guo Nian focuses on the Chinese New Year from the perspective of the dragon. The literature illustrates a message within each text that results in understanding morals, values and attitudes. …show more content…
The ideas include bravery, skill, mateship and the magnificent picturesque Australian High country. The narrative looks at the strength and personal courage as “The man from snowy river” is positioned to be searching for a lost horse who is found and becomes his town’s legend. In this poem bravery and skill are highlighted throughout the poem, ‘As he raced across the clearing in pursuit’. The metaphor illustrates how the man from snowy river never gives up and always give things a go to his full potential. Mateship and giving everyone a fair go is also shown in the poem, ‘And Clancy of the Overflow came down to lend a hand.’ The rhythm highlights how the “The man from snowy river” helps Clancy, a good friend who believed in him and gave him a chance. This demonstrates fine mateship which is still evident in modern Australian culture. This poem educates us about the values and attitudes in Australian culture and its
Through non-fiction stories an individual is able to gain understanding into their own culture as well as the culture of others. Stories are able to tell one about their culture as well as boarded their awareness of other cultures in several ways. The poem The Man From Snowy River by Banjo Patterson and Guo Nian a Chinese mythology story, outline similar ideas including traditions, beliefs and learning about the past as well as their respective cultures. The Man From Snowy River captures the essence of Australian culture in a rural context from the perspective of the Man from Snowy River. Differently, Guo Nian focuses on the Chinese New Year from the perspective of the dragon. The literature illustrates a message within each text that results in understanding morals, values and attitudes. …show more content…
The ideas include bravery, skill, mateship and the magnificent picturesque Australian High country. The narrative looks at the strength and personal courage as “The man from snowy river” is positioned to be searching for a lost horse who is found and becomes his town’s legend. In this poem bravery and skill are highlighted throughout the poem, ‘As he raced across the clearing in pursuit’. The metaphor illustrates how the man from snowy river never gives up and always give things a go to his full potential. Mateship and giving everyone a fair go is also shown in the poem, ‘And Clancy of the Overflow came down to lend a hand.’ The rhythm highlights how the “The man from snowy river” helps Clancy, a good friend who believed in him and gave him a chance. This demonstrates fine mateship which is still evident in modern Australian culture. This poem educates us about the values and attitudes in Australian culture and its