Q- "Or to build a wall to crouch and hide, to cry or sneer behind"
T - Metaphor
Davis is communicating a need to let go of your insecurities and differences and be proud to share
what you have with others. To stand up for what you believe is right, by breaking down walls instead of
building them up. This imagery gives us a more negative insight to the consequence of hiding from
these issues.
Evidence 1
M-The use of inclusive language such as ‘ours’ allows Davis to connect on a more emotional level
with the reader. This introduces the reader into the idea of being involved in helping resolve cultural
issues in order to rid the indigenous communities fear of losing their culture and identity to the
more “mainstream” white Australian culture.
T- Inclusive Language
Q-M-"You must lead the talk, talk for our race and help dispel our fears"
Idea 2
Equality is possible-Must be fought for
Evidence 1
M-Davis is referring to fighting until the equality is made a law in Australia. The victory hour only being
when the ink is dry and the law is enforced.
T-Metaphor
Q-"You were not born to walk on by or rest in sheltered bower, but fight until the ink is dry, until victory
hour"
Evidence 2
Q-"The door between us is not locked, just ajar"
T-Metaphor
M- This is implicating that there is possibility to open the door and for a relationship between white
and indigenous Australians to exist. There is still an opportunity for the two cultures to
integrate, hence the title integration.