In his analysis of Frank Darabont’s film adaptation of ‘The Green Mile’, Erwin Cabucos discusses the symbols that form part … More
Category: English
The Power of Love in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
This analysis argues that Shakespeare’s theme of Love in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is highly relevant today. Love’s obstacles, ‘True love … More
The Theme of Race in Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s ‘Acacia Ridge’
In his analysis of Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s poem ‘Acacia Ridge’, Erwin Cabucos identifies the poetic techniques of the use of a … More
The Representation of Australian Identity in Banjo Paterson’s ‘The Man from Snowy River’
In his analysis of the quintessential Australian poem, Joshua Cabucos argues that although it is an important work for the … More
Social Hierarchicalism and Morality in Craig Silvey’s Novel ‘Jasper Jones’
In this analytical essay, Joshua Cabucos discusses the theme of moral enlightenment and transformation in Craig Silvey’s novel ‘Jasper Jones’. … More
The Theme of Reconciliation in Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s ‘Son of Mine’
In this poetry analysis, Erwin Cabucos explains how the poetic devices of persona, imagery, allusion and intertextuality work together to illuminate the … More
Is Shakespeare’s ‘Merchant of Venice’ Relevant Today?
Author Sarah Cabucos critically analyses the value of this Shakespearean comedy in our 21st century classroom. Romeo, Hamlet, Shylock – … More
Can the Gay Young Adult Novel ‘Invisible Boys’ Be Used for Schools?
Frederick Smith reviews Holden Sheppard’s novel ‘Invisible Boys’ as among the literary jewels worthy of studying by young adults in … More
The Theme of Integrity in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’
In this 900-word essay, Sarah Cabucos analyses the theme of integrity in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. She explains how the … More
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