Theatre is intended to reflect society and provoke thought. Select one theme from “Black Diggers” and discuss.
Black Diggers by Tom Wright reflects society and provokes thought within the audience through demonstrating a level of hardship which commeasures a prejudiced society into a justified environment. Wright retells history to bring indigenous soldiers back into the public record by exposing the harsh environment that indigenous individuals lived in both before and after World War 1 (WWI). In addition to this, Wright proposes the idea that an environment exposed to a level of hardship (war) allows for all individuals no matter their skin colour or social status, to be treated as equals. Black Diggers reveals an equal environment during …show more content…
Black Diggers showcases an equal community in which bonds are created between white and indigenous men. However, this reflects society as Wright foretells that the strong bonds will eventually fade once the soldiers return home due to the prejudiced perception that society faces upon indigenous individuals. In “1917. Polygon Wood.” Harry talks amongst his white comrades about each other’s careers after their time in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF).
“I can’t even imagine what it will look like. All I hope is that it’s changed.” (Wright 2015, page 41).
“If you blokes have a beer with me then that’s a start.” (Wright 2015, page …show more content…
Throughout the play, Wright reiterates this to provoke thought within the audience as well as to reflect a naive society. Through each scene, a lesson is taught in order to provoke change in how indigenous individuals are viewed throughout society. In addition to educating an audience, Wright reflects society as a whole to furthermore persuade the audience and their perceptions towards innocent individuals. Black Diggers promotes the perception of nine indigenous soldiers in order to teach valuable lessons which will event towards how society portrays innocent
Black Diggers by Tom Wright reflects society and provokes thought within the audience through demonstrating a level of hardship which commeasures a prejudiced society into a justified environment. Wright retells history to bring indigenous soldiers back into the public record by exposing the harsh environment that indigenous individuals lived in both before and after World War 1 (WWI). In addition to this, Wright proposes the idea that an environment exposed to a level of hardship (war) allows for all individuals no matter their skin colour or social status, to be treated as equals. Black Diggers reveals an equal environment during …show more content…
Black Diggers showcases an equal community in which bonds are created between white and indigenous men. However, this reflects society as Wright foretells that the strong bonds will eventually fade once the soldiers return home due to the prejudiced perception that society faces upon indigenous individuals. In “1917. Polygon Wood.” Harry talks amongst his white comrades about each other’s careers after their time in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF).
“I can’t even imagine what it will look like. All I hope is that it’s changed.” (Wright 2015, page 41).
“If you blokes have a beer with me then that’s a start.” (Wright 2015, page …show more content…
Throughout the play, Wright reiterates this to provoke thought within the audience as well as to reflect a naive society. Through each scene, a lesson is taught in order to provoke change in how indigenous individuals are viewed throughout society. In addition to educating an audience, Wright reflects society as a whole to furthermore persuade the audience and their perceptions towards innocent individuals. Black Diggers promotes the perception of nine indigenous soldiers in order to teach valuable lessons which will event towards how society portrays innocent