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CAITRIN SEERY



"The Man From Snowy River" by Banjo Patterson is a Ballad which has many Values, Attitudes and Representations of/ about the Australian bush culture. The aspect of Australian culture that is being explored in this poem is the life of Drovers or farmers. Some of the values that are explored are how they value the horses, how important the horses are to the drovers. How tough the bush and life in the bush really is, mentally, physically and the atmosphere and terrain. They also have strong values on the way you ride horses and which horse you can ride. Their attitudes are somewhat similar to their values; a lot of their attitudes are to do with the horses in the poem. Their attitudes about what horses should look like and be built like. Though at the same time it isn’t all about the horses as they have such determination and drive though it is related to the horses as we see this determination as determination to round up all the horses. Their attitude towards nature, the way they respect it and embrace it as a part of life. Their outlook on life, they are not scared to die, they live their life with courage, honor and bravery. The representation is a combination of both their attitudes and values. The way they represent the Australian bush culture. The hard working lifestyle and enjoyment of nature, especially their horses. In conclusion Patterson's ballad strongly represents the Australian bush culture.

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