Bruce Dawe

all other forms of expression. Although Donald Bruce Dawe and Wilfred Owen, the writers of the war poems Homecoming and Dulce Est Decorum Est, have completely different stylistic characteristics, both of them effectively use literary devices such as imagery, personification, and simile to help the reader understand the harsh ravages of…

Dawe relies on common issues to form the backbone of his poetry, all of which are known to a much larger, or even global audience. Life-Cycle is arguably one of the most Australian poems, and tells the story of Australian rules football culture, by referring to common slang terms; such as “carn”, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (A.N.Z.A.C) pledge and “bludger”, that transforms the reader into the passionate and vocal audience of a football game. So yes, this poem, at surface level, is…

Bruce Dawe was born on 15th February, 1930 in Fitzroy, Victoria. He is a renowned Australian poet who writes about ordinary people and their lives. His phenomenal 1968 poems, ‘Homecoming’ and ‘Drifters’ examine abiding human emotions such as loss of hope and loss of identity through the use of metaphors, personification and symbolism. ‘Homecoming’ is an anti-war poem written about the Vietnam War, which describes the process of collecting and processing the dead bodies, then shipping them home.…

The poem “Homecoming” by Donald Bruce Dawe is a clinical depiction of war written with third person narration. Though there is no specific mention of war, the poet’s use of implied knowledge and language conveys the themes of identity and death in conflict. The poem portrays the final flight of dead soldiers as they are removed from the battlefield and returned home to their loved ones. There is no rhyme within the poem, which is written as one continuous stanza created from one continuous…

rouseabouts (unskilled labourers, or odd jobbers) during the early colonial times. The family is constantly moving from place to place. A lot of Australian families went through similar situations during the time of economic hardship, including Bruce Dawe. The author of this poem that was written in 1999. The poem depicts the family’s response to frequent change and how it has impacted them over time. Purpose: This is a part-reference to his own personal life, he had experienced these…

Bruce Dawe’s 20th Century texts Televistas and Enter Without So Much as Knocking concern themselves with thought-provoking themes that continue to be relevant in the present time. The philosophical themes presented in Dawe’s works are significantly imperative within human experience. These themes include the brevity of happiness, the certainty in specific life patterns and the influence of the media. The use of various language techniques in both of Dawe’s works result in the emphasis of the…

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The history of American Indians is not well taught amongst the general population. For many, the extent of their knowledge consists of racist depictions of armed conflict between white colonists and Native people, such as the movie They Died With Their Boots On. This film glorifies Custer and demonizes the Indians as savage and stupid. Films like that one reflect how the history of Native people is understood as a history of war. However, most only consider it as war between Indians and settlers…

Revere was joined by a second rider, William Dawes, who had been sent on the errand by a different route. Deciding on their own to continue on to Concord, Massachusetts, where weapons and supplies were hidden Revere and Dawes were joined by a third rider, Dr. Samuel Prescott. Soon after, all three were arrested by a British patrol. “ This piece shows that during the event of Paul Revere there were three riders, Paul Revere, Dr. Samuel Powers, and William Dawes that had warned the people of…

Calvin Coolidge once said, “Wealth comes from industry and from the hard experience of human toil… Both men and nations should live in accordance to their substance not only to productive industry but to the creation of the various forms of beauty and the pursuit of culture which give adornments to the art of life.” This statement shows the values of Calvin Coolidge in three ways. Calvin Coolidge explained in his book, the “Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge,” that he was hardworking, wise, and…