Analysis of The Shifting Heart, by Richard Beynon Essay

Thesis In The Shifting Heart, the playwright Richard Beynon conveys ideas and representations of Australian identity element through the use of narrative techniques, especi in ally dialogue and constituentisation. Each character represents an aspect of Australian society in the 1950s that Beynon perceives to be true. initiatory published in 1960. Set in 1956. NUTSHELL-1. Not accepting of opposite cultures Abuse against Gino and failed assimilation halfway between identities. Cultural heritage is of the essence(predicate) in establishing identity -Through the characterisation of Gino, Beynon shows the rejection of Australians towards immigrants and other cultures. -Page 95 Australian citizenship present shows the belief Gino had that he had been accepted into Australian society. Momma This we gotta put in a frame, he says. It means something to him. Constant beatings he receives at the bound hall show that he is not accepted, as well as Barry shoving in the way in line He tries to put his pack straight on the scales- before us, so I told him Clarry You shouldnta told him (page 27). ultimate death of Gino via the beatings shows the extreme racial discrimination and prejudice in Australia during the time of production. -Assimilation is advance to fit in-He tried to assimilate into Australian society, Pg 34 Clarry. If hes Australian, or and then continues on page 35 maria. Italian? (Pressing hard) What if hes between the two?2. The play explores the systemic racism that exists within Australian society and portrays the justice system as m elderly and discriminatory -Throughout the play it is evident that racism is widespread and commonly used, with the tribe supporting immigrants universe the minority. -After the death of Gino, it is evident that the law system is fuck up and that racism is systemic. -Detective Lukie- Boss is looking to promote him if he successfully pins the run on the dead Gino. Page 69 rank is Detective sergeant (high ranking). Corrupt- makes assumptions, takes one locating of the story of the Australian, All I know are the facts, page 73.Biased and racist Witness girl saw it all unfold page 96 the girl Gino was meeting on Italians location Lukie And we found a girl, too arranged to meet him in the foyer. see most of it happen, she says- Police still confident Gino wasto blame -Page 97 Clarry why the change of face, eh? After promotion? Lukie Im happy. (Pause.) But i got a boss with ambitions. Clarry talking to Lukie somewhat Momma going to inquest She remembers, she forgets what the madhouse difference will it make? Knows whatever happens Gino will be say guilty of drunken violence3. A societies attitudes towards a minority passage can be changed when they gain a greater understanding of the plenty aligned with that race rather than basing their judgment on stereotypes Reflects upon the belief that racism is taught rather than inherited or natural Clarry represents this thesis, connotations of the title refer to him -Represented as a typical Aussie bloke, ie could obviously manage without help in a fight, page 20. In reference to Barry, the scrap metal storage battery who pushes in line in front of Gino, Clarry reasons that Because hes an older man, thats why. He was in this game before you were even in this country. Rugged man of 36, page 20 Start of the novel Clarry loves Maria but doesnt want to be acknowledged as being related to Bianchis. Maria when hes introduced Gino to people, but never at one time did he call him his brother-in-law page 77 He isnt angry but he still has aspects of racism Refer to conversation with Lukie about Gino being guilty, he sticks up for them Challenges authority figures and calls their kid GinoBut pass away night-it clicked for me. I dunno I felt sort of good stereotype emotion, shows side4. Alcohol is needed to have a good time and continue (Clarry and Donny) and the violence etc from it (misusing alcohol) -Donny Pratt Represents a lcoholism in Australia. (Leila bursts from the house with a ottle of beer and glasses) here quick, to wet its head. Clarry (And he wrenches the top from a bottle.) Here, Pop, grab yourself a lifeboat and decamp inta that, page 48. Reference to getting drunk, part of Aussie lifestyle. He is working class. Expresses the ascendent of domestic violence at the time. How can I a come to you if I dont remember? Page 88 naturalise violence.