Removalist & a Child Called It
“Valued texts reflect universal issues which remain relevant in our contemporary society”
Discuss with relation to your prescribed text and one related text of your choosing.
Valued by the audience (themes and techniques)- appreciates
Why because they are universal issues which reflect society
Issue starts to resonate in audience’s head.
Simulates thought in audience.
Explain what you mean by valued.
David Williamson’s play, The Removalists, confronts the negative issues of society circa 1970’s, which remains relevant to David Pelzer’s novella circa 2000’s, A Child Called It. Both texts value the clear universal issues still prevalent in contemporary society today including the abuse of power exerted by domination over an individual, the occurrence of domestic violence in a family environment and the indifference to suffering accepted by individuals. These are all conveyed through the strong characterisation and the confronting and dramatic dialogue expressed by both David Williamson and David Pelzer.
Abuse of power is a dominant universal issue addressed in The Removalists and A Child Called It. It signifies the improper usage or treatment for a bad purpose, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit, whether this is physical or verbal maltreatment, injury or violation. This universal issue is valued as both texts clearly show the abuse of power is prevalent, whilst existence confronts the audience by the inexcusable revelation behind doors. Throughout The Removalists, Simmonds abuses the power he receives from the position of Sergeant, which furthermore highlights the police force present circa 1970’s. Kenny’s uses colloquial confronting language after being pushed hard against a door, “That badge don’t allow you to do anything you like”, reflecting to the audience the domination over Kenny and the position of power that the police obtain may tempt practices that extricate themselves from problematic situations. The audience furthermore sees
Discuss with relation to your prescribed text and one related text of your choosing.
Valued by the audience (themes and techniques)- appreciates
Why because they are universal issues which reflect society
Issue starts to resonate in audience’s head.
Simulates thought in audience.
Explain what you mean by valued.
David Williamson’s play, The Removalists, confronts the negative issues of society circa 1970’s, which remains relevant to David Pelzer’s novella circa 2000’s, A Child Called It. Both texts value the clear universal issues still prevalent in contemporary society today including the abuse of power exerted by domination over an individual, the occurrence of domestic violence in a family environment and the indifference to suffering accepted by individuals. These are all conveyed through the strong characterisation and the confronting and dramatic dialogue expressed by both David Williamson and David Pelzer.
Abuse of power is a dominant universal issue addressed in The Removalists and A Child Called It. It signifies the improper usage or treatment for a bad purpose, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit, whether this is physical or verbal maltreatment, injury or violation. This universal issue is valued as both texts clearly show the abuse of power is prevalent, whilst existence confronts the audience by the inexcusable revelation behind doors. Throughout The Removalists, Simmonds abuses the power he receives from the position of Sergeant, which furthermore highlights the police force present circa 1970’s. Kenny’s uses colloquial confronting language after being pushed hard against a door, “That badge don’t allow you to do anything you like”, reflecting to the audience the domination over Kenny and the position of power that the police obtain may tempt practices that extricate themselves from problematic situations. The audience furthermore sees