Narrative Voice and Perspective (Childhood Lens) (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Clarke's narrative technique combining 2 voices
Clarke's narrative technique combining 2 voices
Dual perspective (childhood self + adult looking back)
Purpose of childhood viewpoint in Ch. 2
Purpose of childhood viewpoint in Ch. 2
Shows wonder/confusion of growing up Black in 1980s Australia
Purpose of adult voice in narrative
Purpose of adult voice in narrative
Provides critical insight into systemic racism
Cultural tradition in Clarke's narrative voice
Cultural tradition in Clarke's narrative voice
Caribbean storytelling (rhythmic, oral quality)
'Coon cheese' moment significance
'Coon cheese' moment significance
Adult aside translating childhood confusion into systemic critique
Effect of limited childhood perspective
Effect of limited childhood perspective
Creates powerful irony (child can't grasp racial exclusion)
Conversational rhythm technique
Conversational rhythm technique
Colloquial phrasing & anaphora echoing oral storytelling
Juxtaposition technique in narrative
Juxtaposition technique in narrative
Contrasting images (child wonder vs adult critique) side by side
Sensory fragmentation technique
Sensory fragmentation technique
Vivid sensory bursts (not sustained descriptions)
How racism feels in dual lens narrative
How racism feels in dual lens narrative
Ambient rather than explicit