Week 2 Homework

In class, we have discussed the painting, "The Pioneers" by Frederick McCubbin and its representation of Australia . While some aspects of the representation are clear, others are debatable. Write a response to the painting in your choice of genre constructing a clear representation of Australia or Australians through your choice of aesthetic feaures to position the reader. You might choose to write as the woman in the first section of the painting or as the man in the last section. You might choose to describe the scene as Kathleen Noonan does in her feature article, "Be a Proud Aussie Quietly." Start by knowing what you want to say about Australia and/or Australians and choose your genre, voice and aesthetice features to achieve this. Post to your blog by Friday's lesson.