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Australian National Identity
National Identity

* National identity is derived from: * History and tradition – a recognition of the past and how it impacts today (speech writers use evidence from history to give their piece ‘textual integrity’) * a perceived sense of belonging * shared values * a sense of national pride

* All speeches examine what makes an’ Australian National Identity’
National Identity >> Purpose >> Keating and Dean * Aimed to create a national identity based on the qualities of Aus. Life.
National Identity >> Keating and Dean >> Keating >> Themes >> Honour and Resemblance * The Unknown Soldier represents all Australians who have served and died in past conflicts and possible future …show more content…
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National Identity >> Pearson >> Themes >> Racism >> Techniques and Quotes

National Identity >> Bandler>> Themes >> Impact of History and Legislation on National Identity

* Bandler communicates that Australia’s history and the government’s treatment of Aboriginal affairs have challenged what makes Australia’s national identity.

National Identity >> Bandler>> Themes >> Impact of History and Legislation on National Identity >> Techniques and Quotes
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Unity * Unity is taking responsibility to achieve one common goal. * All speeches communicate that people are united by mistakes and tragedies of the past which bring forth possibilities for the future.
Unity >> Purpose >> Keating and Dean

* They aim to bring the country together in remembrance of tragic
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