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Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences Rubric: In this common module students deepen their understanding of how texts represent individual and collective human experiences. They examine how texts represent human qualities and emotions associated with, or arising from, these experiences. Students appreciate, explore, interpret, analyse and evaluate the ways language is used to shape these representations in a range of texts in a variety of forms, modes and media. Students explore how texts may give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations, inviting the responder to see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect personally. They may also consider the role of storytelling throughout time to express and reflect particular lives and cultures. By responding to a range of texts they further develop skills and confidence using various literary devices, language concepts, modes and media to formulate a considered response to texts. Students study one prescribed text and a range of short texts that provide rich opportunities to further explore representations of human experiences illuminated in texts. They make increasingly informed judgements about how aspects of these texts, for example context, purpose, structure, stylistic and grammatical features, and form shape meaning. In addition, students select one related text and draw from personal experience to make connections between themselves, the world of the text and their wider world. By responding and composing throughout the module students further develop a repertoire of skills in comprehending, interpreting and analysing complex texts. They examine how different modes and media use visual, verbal and/or digital language elements. They communicate ideas using figurative language to express universal themes and evaluative language to make informed judgements about texts. Students further develop skills in using metalanguage, correct grammar and syntax to analyse language and express a personal perspective about a text. Notes: The Boy Behind the Curtain – Tim Winton - Autobiography - 2016 - Through a series of short stories he chronicles important events which helped to shape his life and his writing

HAVOC BETSY TWICE ON SUNDAYS THE WAIT AND THE FLOW IN THE SHADOW OF THE HOSPITAL THE DEMON SHARK BAREFOOT IN THE TEMPLE OF ART

How does the text represent individual human experiences? Context Our individual human experiences can significantly change the trajectory of our lives.

Winton explores his individual experience and relationship with art as he recounts his experience of visiting the National gallery of Victoria as a child. His experience of art shaped him immensely as shown in -

Chapter focuses on Winton’s personal response to a range of encounters with hospitals and explores his emotional response to these events. Our individual experiences can greatly affect our reactions to new experiences

Evidence HAVOC “Before the accident there seemed to be plenty of time in which to find my way, but now I thought differently. Suddenly time was precious. So once I recovered I went to work and by graduation I’d written three books. Havoc, it seemed, had leant in and set me running.” BAREFOOT IN THE TEMPLE OF ART “There was no single experience that made me want to live by my imagination, but I don’t doubt the pivotal effect this visit had. Within a year I was telling anyone who’d listen that I was going to be a writer.”

Technique Personification

Analysis Havoc has been personified and appears as a character throughout the text. It emphasises the way in which Havoc can be a powerful force which has had a dramatic impact on Winton’s life.

Formative experience High modality (don’t doubt) Emotive language

IN THE SHADOW OF THE HOSPITAL “But by the time I was five I knew better. Hospital was trouble… if you got out at all you came home in ruins.”

High modality – hospital was trouble You came home in ruins – draws conclusion from previous experience Conjunction

Winton's experience as a child inspires him to pursue a career in the arts, despite cultural and geographical barriers. This allows for us to see the changing attitudes of art and how it can influence and inspire his life and his individual experience. Winton’s experience with art is one that may people experience, however the impact is so immense on him. This is highlighted when he used high modality in… Use of high modality adds emphasis to Winton’s statement. Winton`s individual experiences had such a significant impact on his that it changed his perspective on similar situations. This should how our individual experiences can greatly affect our reactions to new experiences. Winton’s at his young naïve age developed a negative projector of hospitals due to his fathers accident. He expresses the impact of his previous experience in …… the high modal language emphasises the power and significance of his experience. Lending a conjunction at the beginning of the sentence emphasises and adds force to the point made by the author.

How does the text represent collective human experiences? Context Surfing influenced the way in which ‘they’ thought -> formative experience

Winton explores how collective deepseated, irrational fear it shapes our behaviour.

Winton’s experience with church provided him with a sense of community that accepted him and his family at a time when they were perceived odd for going to church twice on Sundays. Winton explores the importance of belonging, to the human experience.

Evidence THE WAIT AND THE FLOW “The activity influenced our conceptual framework in ways that aren’t always credited. Non-surfers, it seemed to me, strove for symmetry, linear orders, solid boundaries. Waiting and flowing were anachronistic notions…but to me they were part of an imaginative lexicon, feeding something in me that had to do with more than surfing…I suspect surfing unlocked the artist in me.” THE DEMON SHARK "The demonisation of sharks has blinded us, not just to our own savagery, but also to our casual hypocrisy."

Technique Metaphor (unlocked) Comparison

Analysis Winton explores the collective experience of surfing to the Australian community. He explores his connection the collective surfers and the community shaped by the experience. Although this explores the collective, surfing is described as a spiritual and philosophical experience. In comparison the collective effect, Winton explores surfing as a metaphor for writing, his collective experience individually impacted him and influenced his writing.

Metaphor, Emotive Language

TWICE ON SUNDAYS “The sense of belonging to something big, something important, lent unity and meaning...”

Ellipsis Intertextuality – Jeanette Winterson`s memoir “Why be happy when you can be normal.”

Humans are hypocrites. We are more harmful to all species than they are to us. This is highlighted through the metaphorical statement …. The use of a metaphor highlights the irrationality of our fears and how these assumptions impact our behaviours. We as a collective have prevailing assumptions of sharks due to the small minority that had negative experiences. Our deep-rooted fears has created hypocritical justifications for our ‘savagery’. Emotive language highlights the extent to which our collective experiences or assumptions are irrational and doesn’t support the reasoning behind our behaviours. Winton’s intertextual incorporation of “The sense of belonging to something big, something important, lent unity and meaning...”a quote from Jeanette Winterson`s memoir “Why be happy when you can be normal.” explores the importance of belonging, to the human experience. Even though Winton`s beliefs did not intertwine with those of his family and church, the church did impact him significantly and made him feel part of a important group of people.

How does the text represent human qualities and emotions associated with, or arising from, our experiences? Context Winton’s own personal experience of the fear of being judged, but also offers readers a chance to recognise how this fear of judgement is a collective human experience that we all share.

Evidence BETSY "I was a little hasty to spurn her. We're such merciless judges in our youth."

Technique Personification Inclusive language Regretful/reflective tone

Living across from the hospital gave Winton access to peoples most unguarded moments where their true selves and emotions we beared for all to see

IN THE SHADOW OF THE HOSPITAL "The only thing worse than visitors is other patient's visitors- or no visitors at all."

Paradox, inconsistency in human emotions Repetition of visitors Hospitals evoke conflicting feelings

Religion also allowed him to reflect personally on his place in the world as he states it offered him the chance to learn “self-reflective examination and reflective discipline.” Winton`s family`s religious views clashed with his development as he matured. His experience of religion ironically made him see the world differently, in a way that turned him away from being a true believer.

TWICE ON SUNDAYS “homely” and “unsettling”

Sensory imagery – not negative Overall positive journey – inspired his love of language, valued his people and inspired him to be a writer

Analysis Winton reflects on his youthful perception of Betsy in "I was a little hasty to spurn her. We're such merciless judges in our youth." Betsy is personified to reveal the emotional connection Winton had with the car, his regretful tone highlights his own personal feelings of being judged. Reflecting on his past experiences Winton acknowledges how our emotions change throughout time as we learn more about time. He offers readers a chance to recognise how this fear of judgement is a collective human experience that we all share through using inclusive language. Winton describe the emotions that rose from his experience in the hospital. The repetition of visitors in … emphasises the conflicting statement. Winton reveals how hospitals evoke conflicting feelings revealing the emotions arising from our experience as well as the paradoxes in human behaviour. Winton’s journey of faith reflected in his perceptive of religion at the start and end of the chapter. The sensory imagery of “homely” and “unsettling” reveals how his journey, although was not one he believed in but wasn’t a negative experience. His experience with church and religion was positive as it inspired his love of language, taught him the value of community and inspired him to be a writer.

How does this text give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations? Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected Paradox: a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition Inconsistency: not staying the same throughout Context Evidence Winton gives insight into the complexity HAVOC “Dad had complicated views about of human behaviours and motivations speed. He adored motorbikes […] he due to anomalies, paradoxes and loved to ride fast. As a traffic cop he did inconsistencies in emotions. it for a living. … His job was to chase folks and pull them over for speeding”

Technique Colloquial language (cop,folks) Paradox – he chased people for speeding, but he liked speeding

Anomaly – its expected that you’d share the same views with the people you’re surrounded with (family), Winton has different experience with surfing.

THE WAIT AND THE FLOW “The child of a pragmatic, philistine and insular culture, I responded to the prospect of something wilder, broader, softer more fluid and emotional.”

Anomaly

Inconsistency – Human behaviours and motivations are inconsistencies as we constantly change – our experiences have the power to influence our perspectives.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE HOSPITAL "The only thing worse than visitors is other patient's visitors- or no visitors at all."

Paradox, inconsistency in human emotions Repetition of visitors Hospitals evoke conflicting feelings

Analysis Winton’s use of colloquial language and slang; “folks and cop” in “Dad had complicated views about speed. He adored motorbikes […] he loved to ride fast. As a traffic cop he did it for a living. … His job was to chase folks and pull them over for speeding” reveal the paradoxes of human behaviours, more specifically his fathers motivations. Throughout the autobiography Winton explores how our experiences and surrounding shape us and how we react. In the chapter … Winton however explores the anomalies associated with these ideas. Winton’s statement … goes against social standards expected of him in his society as it is assumed that you share the same views as your family. Winton describe the emotions that rose from his experience in the hospital. The repetition of visitors in … emphasises the conflicting statement. Winton reveals how hospitals evoke conflicting feelings revealing the emotions arising from our experience as well as the paradoxes in human behaviour.

How does the text invite the responder to see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect personally? Context In the chapter, The Demon Shark, Winton reveals the collective irrational fear we have against sharks. He challenges our assumptions on these fears through clever use of language techniques.

Evidence THE DEMON SHARK "But in the popular mind it’s a terrorist, an insidious threat we must arm ourselves against. Bees kill many more Australians than do sharks, but there is no war against bees.”

Technique Anomaly, metaphor, high modal language

Winton challenges the readers assumptions of art by highlighting how artwork doesn’t have one singular interpretation but many. Seeing the world of possibility represented by the artworks had a powerful effect on Winton as a young child.

BAREFOOT IN THE TEMPLE OF ART "I first entered the NGV barefoot and cowering, but I was so taken with what I saw that I forgot to be embarrassed. I strode out of the place like a man in boots"

Reflective tone Simile

Events can catastrophically change the direction of our lives -> transforms our view of the world and our place in it

HAVOC “I knew that a stranger had ruined my father.”

Descriptive language High modality Juxtaposition with alternate stranger

“his action taught me something new about strangers – that while they can wreck your life and do you harm they were also capable of mysterious kindness.”

Duality of human nature

Analysis Winton uses a metaphor in …. To compare Sharks to terrorist, this combined with high modal language emphasises the dramatic extent to which people have gone to perceive sharks as a threat. He compares the threat of sharks to bees allowing readers to reflect on their assumptions, upon reflection, readers are revealed the irrationality of our fears. Through reflecting on his initial experience Winton highlights the importance of art to many. "I first entered the NGV barefoot and cowering, but I was so taken with what I saw that I forgot to be embarrassed. I strode out of the place like a man in boots,” the powerful use of reflective tone and simile to create a explicit image of about the concept of art and its power to shape ones identity. This is not a experience that many can relate to, but through language we come to understand Winton’s ideas. Winton's perception of strangers is ignited through his father's experience with his accident this new idea that such an irrelevant person could have such an impact and be the source for these raw emotions is illustrated explicitly. Through high modal language the profound impact of this experience in shaping our behaviours and identity is revealed. This is then contrasted in…. where Winton's childhood-self was revitalized and essentially renewed by the random acts of kindness from this stranger, of which he later appreciates as one of the most important human qualities.

How does Winton use storytelling through time to express/reflect particular lives and cultures? Context Winton’s uses storytelling through time to reflect of different times and changing views/ values to religion. His views towards churchgoing are very different to what church was seen as. This highlights how each experience impacts individuals differently, this is due to time and other experiences that shape us Through storytelling Winton reflects on his own personal experience of the fear of being judged, but also offers readers a chance to recognise how this fear of judgement is a collective human experience that we all share. He acknowledges how his perceptions have changed, although is still able to connect and relate to his initial experience

Evidence TWICE ON SUNDAYS “Church was my village, but I doubt I’ll ever be truly at ease there again.”

Winton offers us his experience while also reflecting on others reactions and process of accepting and managing these challenging experiences. In presenting the different responses, Winton enables us to recognise and value that these differing responses are all largely connected as a part of human experience.

Technique Reflective tone Contrast

“When I was a kid Sunday evening were melancholy”

Negative connotations

BETSY "I was a little hasty to spurn her. We're such merciless judges in our youth."

Personification Inclusive language Regretful/reflective tone

HAVOC "I'd never seen a grown man act this way. I couldn't believe he might hurt his son like that"  Anomaly: strange way to react

Realisation, statement

Analysis Reflecting gives an insight for the reader into how Winton feels like his viewpoints and personal beliefs have alienated him from his community, one which he once found comfort and unity. Tim inherently correlates his time within the church as a negative , depressive monotonous time, conversely the church is seen as a place of worship and fulfillment for others. Winton reflects on his youthful perception of Betsy in "I was a little hasty to spurn her. We're such merciless judges in our youth." Betsy is personified to reveal the emotional connection Winton had with the car, his regretful tone highlights his own personal feelings of being judged. Reflecting on his past experiences Winton acknowledges how our emotions change throughout time as we learn more about time. He offers readers a chance to recognise how this fear of judgement is a collective human experience that we all share through using inclusive language. Winton has only ever perceived the image of masculinity through his father - this experience with another example of this stranger treating his son as such deviates from Winton's norm and what he thinks is acceptable for a grown man to act. Through reflecting, Winton tries to understand the strangers reason for his behaviour. Winton enables us to recognise and value that these differing responses are all largely connected as a part of human experience....