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19th Century Literature Summative Entry

This semester I have really enjoyed studying 19th Century literature, and the changes and impacts of Romanticism and the Victorian Era. My blog entries this semester have really focused on how the literature of the 19th century has left a lasting legacy and is still evident in modern times. Both my first two blog postsContinue reading “19th Century Literature Summative Entry”

Blog 4

To the esteemed Charles Dickens, I am writing this letter to you in admiration for you and your work. Your work is critical to understanding the ways of the times during the Victorian Era. You gave great insight into social issues of the time that had possibly the greatest impact over the work of anyContinue reading “Blog 4”

Blog 3

The year is 1887. I am a married woman with 3 children, raising them outside of London, Britain. My parents arranged our marriage when I was 19 years old, as my husband is from a financially stable family and wanted me to be well looked after, of course. My husband and I are definitely socialContinue reading “Blog 3”

Blog 2 – “The World Is Too Much with Us”

William Wordsworth composed the sonnet “The World Is Too Much with Us” in the early 1800’s, however it’s message still rings loud and true in today’s world. A common theme through much of Wordsworth’s work was the power he believed nature held and how, if people gave it their complete attention, nature could teach soContinue reading “Blog 2 – “The World Is Too Much with Us””

Peer Review 1

Peer Review for Anna Castagnella Hi Anna, I really liked your poem ‘The Orange Mountains’ about the recent bushfires. The devastation to our land is really a big message from nature about our treatment towards the earth. I really appreciated that you added pictures as well that show the intensity of the fires and drasticContinue reading “Peer Review 1”

Blog 1 – “Wise Passiveness”

William Wordsworth was a great poet and important figure during the 19th century who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, founded the Romantic Age of the English literature. Along with joint publications, Wordsworth had many published poems of his own, in which he wrote a lot about the power of nature. In his poem titled ‘Expostulation andContinue reading “Blog 1 – “Wise Passiveness””

Australian Literature Summative Entry

Over time, Australia has grown and progressed over time and continues to do so. There are so many incredible Australian authors who have written about the advancement of the county, and artists whose artwork is captious to really see the changes over time. The quote “Australia is not a finished product” by Governor General DavidContinue reading “Australian Literature Summative Entry”

Blog Post 5 – Creative

The definition of who is an Australian is almost impossible. Over time, Australia has become a land of people from all over the world and from all different backgrounds and origins, who came to a new land to start over. Everyone’s background is different and is part of what makes Australia so special. There isContinue reading “Blog Post 5 – Creative”

Peer Review 4

Peer Review for Jared Marks Hi Jared, I really enjoyed your letter to Meg in Down at the Dump. I thought it was an excellent piece as it felt very emotional and genuine. I really liked the tone and language you used throughout the letter, almost demanding but in a caring way to list offContinue reading “Peer Review 4”

Blog Post 4 – Critical

Russell Drysdale – ‘Shopping day’ (1953) During a visit to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, I found Russell Drysdale’s painting titled “Shopping Day” (1953) to be quite striking. The painting depicts an Aboriginal family of 4 standing in the middle of what seems to be a town square, an area that was likelyContinue reading “Blog Post 4 – Critical”