duty/honor/patriotism

Character Development

At first, Frank was against joining up. When everyone else joined the army, however, he enlisted as well. This scene shows Frank's discomfort when a toast is being raised for Archy's honourable deed. Eventually, Frank joined up with the army like everyone else and selflessly served them, sticking to his duty rather than taking himself out of danger. This is reflected when Frank is running like the wind to try transmit a life-saving message to the Light Horse.

Frank

Key Quotes

These quotes show that people approved of joining the Light Horse, and it was considered proper and honourable.

"'I'm going to join the Light Horse.' - 'Good.'"

Key

Quotes

"If I'd had a son, that's what he would've joined too."

"Most of the boys around here join the Light Horse."

"Let's a drink a toast to our brave young friend."

Symbolism

Symbolism

The family raising a toast to Archy joining the Light Horse symbolises the honour that comes with joining the Light Horse.

When the scene shows Archy, Frank and the family all sitting together it shows that all Australians were united to the cause and supported the honourable Light Horse enlisters.

Metalanguage

"Good."

This word, spoken by the father of the family that Archy and Frank are staying with, denotes that joining the Light Horse is the proper, correct thing to do. It demonstrates that not joining the army is seen as dishonourable and disloyal to Australia.

Social/Historical Context

This scene demonstrates the attitudes of this time in history. The context behind this scene is that it was an immense honour to join the army, especially the Light Horse, while it was also expected of the young men.

Social/Historical Context

Film Techniques and Mise En Scene

The camera zooms out to show the family, Archy, and Frank all sitting together and emphasises their Aussie unity.

Film Techniques and Mise En Scene

Director's Intent

Authorial/Director's Intent

The intent of the Peter Weir, the director, was to emphasise the honour behind enlisting in the Light Horse, and how all Australians agreed with this concept. This scene also highlights how it was common and normal for young Australian men to enlist in the army/the Light Horse, which made Frank the odd one out. Many Aussies were eager to blindly enlist in the army without realising what they were getting themselves into.

Quote

Symbolism

Metalanguage

Quotes,

Symbolism & Metalanguage

'I'm not scared to die for my country'

These words spoken by Snowy to Frank, regarding signing up for the infintry, relay the feeling of 'belonging' and devotion Snowy feels for his country.

- Tent / Newspaper / Railway

The tent shown in the background and newspaper, symbolises the setting and mode of war information being spread. The newspaper is a big factor, as it informed these railway workers of the war events and entualising in them enlisting.

- 'Me too'

- 'I'm not scared to die'

These uses of metalanguage, emphasises the point of patriotism displayed in this film.

The patriotism shown by that generation on young men, is seen in this scene, as they joined up, fighting for their country.

The true devotion of Billy Barny and Snowy to Australia.

Character developement

Social/Historical Context

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Social Context, Techniques and Intent

The authorial intent of this scene, is for us to see these men to be worthy of respect and understand the patriotism this generation had.

The low down shot, shows Snowy as worthy of respect for signing up. The tent in the backgorund and railway, ensures our understanding of their lives.

Authorial Intent

Film Techniques, Mise en Scene

"I want you to remember who you are. You're the Tenth Light Horse! Men from Western Australia! Don't forget it."

Quote

Memorabilia Shot

The solders are lining up in the bunker knowing that they are going to die. They are putting all their sentimental belongings on their knives from the top of their bayonets. They are hoping that after they pass it will be sent home to family.

Film Techniques/Mise En Scene

Event

Event

When Barton says his last words to the Light Horse before the 3rd wave fights is the event of duty that we chose because it is him telling them how they have come a long way and even though they are going to die they should be honored that they got to die for their country.