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PATRIOTISM/HONOUR/DUTY: GALLIPOLI
Raising a Toast
Honour
When Archy and Frank arrive at a family's house after travelling through the desert, Archy informs their hosts that he is joining the Light Horse. The family think it is an extremely respectable act and raise a toast to Archy. Frank is in an awkward position as he had not planned on joining the Light Horse, which he now sees is making him miss out on the honour associated with it.
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.
Persuasion
World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted
Patriotism
Billy, Barney and Snowy are sitting around, by the railway, breakfast whisteling, reading the newspaper. They start discussing the war, stating that they want to support with the war efforts by enlisting and fighting for their country.
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
#2
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
Authorial Intent
Duty
The intent of the author was to make the viewer feel the emotion of the soldiers and officers knowing they will die but they will do it for Australia.
"I want you to remember who you are. You're the Tenth Light Horse! Men from Western Australia! Don't forget it."
Quote
"Don't forget it"
Metalanguage
These 3 words stand out the most from the quote as they are Barton's (the head of the troops) last words of courage before they go off and fight the Battle of the Nek.
The Communication Line
When Barton puts the phone down after getting the message to go ahead and send the troop to fight even though he knows they will not survive, he must go ahead with the commands and follow the General's orders
Symbolism
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
Close Up Shot
When Barton is on the phone to Robinson you can see the close up of their faces to help us see the emotions and feelings that they are having in the dramatic moment.
Close up
Close Up Shot
We can see a close up shot of when the whistle is blown by Barton to send the third wave in to fight at the Battle of the Nek. The reason it's a close up shot is so that the person watching can see how his shaky hand was implying that he really didn't want to do it, but he had to.
Close up
Panoramic View
Soldiers lining up to fight after Barton tells them he got the approval to go. The panoramic view shows us for the last time what they lined up together and the bunkers.
Panoramic
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.
Barton
He was extremely devoted to his service and his troops, and he wanted the best for them. He tried everything he could to not let them go and fight, but he had to as he had to follow the orders of the genral.
Character Development
Social/ Historical Context
Social/ Historical Context
Barton cared for his troops he didn't want them to fight the battle because he knew they would just die within 2 seconds.
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