In this essay, Erwin Cabucos analyses John Marden’s and Shaun Tan’s picture book for older readers ‘The Rabbits’ in the…
Stereotypes in the Short Film ‘Be My Brother’
Why desire to fit in when we can stand out, writes Sarah Cabucos. Clay-Smith’s short film Be My Brother(2009) is certainly…
How To Write a Poem Analysis?
Author Erwin Cabucos proposes a good way to write your poem analytical essay. How should you construct your introduction, body…
The Theme of Sacrifice in ‘Narnia: the Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’
In analysing the meaning of the CS Lewis’ first Narnia book, Erwin Cabucos discusses the redemptive fruit of love and…
The Allegory in ‘The Green Mile’
In his analysis of Frank Darabont’s film adaptation of ‘The Green Mile’, Erwin Cabucos discusses the symbols that form part…
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…
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…
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…
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’.…
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…
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