Rabbit Proof Fence History
History Essay – Rabbit Proof Fence
The film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence” by Phillip Noyce is based on a true story of three Aboriginal girls, who were taken away from their family in 1931. Noyce portrays the varying experiences of the stolen generations through the journey of the young girls as they try to escape and head back home to their family, home and land. Factors contributing to their experience include The Moore River Settlement institution, the challenges they occur through their journey, as well as how Aboriginals were treated in the institutions.
The Moore River Settlement is an institution whose aim is to train half caste Aboriginals. When Molly, Gracie and Daisy first arrive they are confused and terrified of their new surroundings. Within this institution, they were not allowed to speak their own language, or act like they traditionally did. Half caste children in the institution had to basically live like a “white” person. For example, before they have their meals they need to say a prayer, which goes to show the teachings of Christianity by the institution. The children their slept in beds and had to fold their blankets once they have woken up. Basically, they …show more content…
On the journey home to Jigalong, the girls encounter many problems just to survive the harsh terrain and the conditions. Molly is very resourceful as she makes the most of her surroundings to fit her needs. When Molly and Daisy got hungry, Molly would hunt for bird eggs and lift Daisy up to get them (as they were in a nest up in a tree). Molly also decides to escape when rain is about to come as she knew that it would cover their tracks. Using Daisy’s side bag, Molly managed to outwit the tracker that was after them. She used Daisy’s side bag as bait for the tracker, and she hid (with Gracie and Daisy) deep in the grass, using the grass as cover. Noyce is able to portray the varying experiences of the stolen generation, by using the experiences of Molly, Gracie and
The film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence” by Phillip Noyce is based on a true story of three Aboriginal girls, who were taken away from their family in 1931. Noyce portrays the varying experiences of the stolen generations through the journey of the young girls as they try to escape and head back home to their family, home and land. Factors contributing to their experience include The Moore River Settlement institution, the challenges they occur through their journey, as well as how Aboriginals were treated in the institutions.
The Moore River Settlement is an institution whose aim is to train half caste Aboriginals. When Molly, Gracie and Daisy first arrive they are confused and terrified of their new surroundings. Within this institution, they were not allowed to speak their own language, or act like they traditionally did. Half caste children in the institution had to basically live like a “white” person. For example, before they have their meals they need to say a prayer, which goes to show the teachings of Christianity by the institution. The children their slept in beds and had to fold their blankets once they have woken up. Basically, they …show more content…
On the journey home to Jigalong, the girls encounter many problems just to survive the harsh terrain and the conditions. Molly is very resourceful as she makes the most of her surroundings to fit her needs. When Molly and Daisy got hungry, Molly would hunt for bird eggs and lift Daisy up to get them (as they were in a nest up in a tree). Molly also decides to escape when rain is about to come as she knew that it would cover their tracks. Using Daisy’s side bag, Molly managed to outwit the tracker that was after them. She used Daisy’s side bag as bait for the tracker, and she hid (with Gracie and Daisy) deep in the grass, using the grass as cover. Noyce is able to portray the varying experiences of the stolen generation, by using the experiences of Molly, Gracie and