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NSW board of studies has decided to make a required reading list for year 11. You have been asked to argue for the inclusion of the club in this list.
A relevant text for year 11 to study is “The Club” a play written by David Williamson. It should be included on a required reading list because the issues explored in the play are relevant to modern society. The themes explored in the play are rebellion, sexism and rank and positions in authority. These issues are common in modern society and are relevant to Yr 11’s area of study.
Rebellion is very common in modern society and is thoroughly explored throughout the text as a concept of authority. Rebellion is evident when Danny and Geoff take down the club photographs in the clubs office/meeting room. Danny and Geoff are rebelling against Gerry and Jock, they are removing the clubs property without consulting the owner. Rebellion is also demonstrated when Laurie observes Danny and Geoff take down the photos without exercising his power to make them stop.
There is also an act of rebellion when Jocks photo is dropped on the floor and Geoff suggests “Don’t let it lie there. Jump on it”. The use of satire creates humour and critisizes Jock, ridiculing him in a gentle way. This is demonstrated when Danny And Geoff have a conversation about Jock. Danny tells Geoff that “Jock always sends his mum flowers on the 29th May no matter what, congratulating her”. Geoff asks “is it her birthday?”. Danny replies “No, his.” The use of this technique is used to recognise that Jock is very self centred.
The use of short sentences reinforces the idea of rebellion , the action to remove the photos. This is evidenced when Danny suggests “Good idea. Lets take the rest down (photos). They wouldn’t want to be up here either”. The use of this technique is used to recognise that Jock is very self centred.
These techniques convey a message of rebellion. Rebellion is a majory concept of Authority explored in this play, and is...
A relevant text for year 11 to study is “The Club” a play written by David Williamson. It should be included on a required reading list because the issues explored in the play are relevant to modern society. The themes explored in the play are rebellion, sexism and rank and positions in authority. These issues are common in modern society and are relevant to Yr 11’s area of study.
Rebellion is very common in modern society and is thoroughly explored throughout the text as a concept of authority. Rebellion is evident when Danny and Geoff take down the club photographs in the clubs office/meeting room. Danny and Geoff are rebelling against Gerry and Jock, they are removing the clubs property without consulting the owner. Rebellion is also demonstrated when Laurie observes Danny and Geoff take down the photos without exercising his power to make them stop.
There is also an act of rebellion when Jocks photo is dropped on the floor and Geoff suggests “Don’t let it lie there. Jump on it”. The use of satire creates humour and critisizes Jock, ridiculing him in a gentle way. This is demonstrated when Danny And Geoff have a conversation about Jock. Danny tells Geoff that “Jock always sends his mum flowers on the 29th May no matter what, congratulating her”. Geoff asks “is it her birthday?”. Danny replies “No, his.” The use of this technique is used to recognise that Jock is very self centred.
The use of short sentences reinforces the idea of rebellion , the action to remove the photos. This is evidenced when Danny suggests “Good idea. Lets take the rest down (photos). They wouldn’t want to be up here either”. The use of this technique is used to recognise that Jock is very self centred.
These techniques convey a message of rebellion. Rebellion is a majory concept of Authority explored in this play, and is...