Matt+Hodge

=Lifes a beach Cultural Representation=

Matt Hodge

The man from snowy river, a ballet by Banjo Patterson uses a wide array of metaphors and imagery in this piece, the ballet was created around a sense of patriotism to the Australian man, though his choice of characters are very stereotypical to be the rough, tough and full of courage. this is shown in a variety of ways // This gives creates an image of strong and hardy people, mounted on the backs of their horses charging through the thick shrub. Andrew Patterson uses imagery such as this to create a realistic and exciting scene which captivates the audience in a unique way. // // The audience is put on the horses backs as the action unfolds before their very eyes. // // But just as Patterson describes the climactic scene it suddenly transports the audience into a serene and beautiful landscape // This Is sudden transformation in the poem demonstrates how rough, tough and dangerous a place can be, but it can also seem beautiful at the same time. The impact this would have on the audience is immense as it gives them an understanding of the Australian landscape and its beauty. So to end an eventful story full of action and danger, Patterson decides to conclude on a soft note, the use of imagery is immense as the audience is captivated by his words, and leaves them with a lingering image of the beauty of Australia.
 * “‘//For the Bushmen loved hard riding where the wild bush horses are,// **
 * // And the stock horse snuffs the battle with delight.” //**
 * “Where the air is clear as crystal, and the white stars fairly blaze at midnight in the cold frosty sky” **