BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL RAP POINT 2:
Fellow Schools:
Barrenjoey high here on Sydney’s Northern beaches.
(Charlotte, Grace, Juliet and Anya)
The cultural aspect of this book is probably the most prominent feature of the story. What makes this book unique is, perhaps, its’ insight to Aboriginal life, and the younger generations failure to accept the religion that they have been given.
Advantages of being part a culture or a strong bond include the feeling of acceptance. Other people with your beliefs, thoughts and opinions may suggest that you are a part of a certain community, yet it can also cause a want or need to be different, thus the rebellious behaviour occurs.
Because Aboriginal culture is oral, (meaning it is not written or documented) it is easy for their religion to disappear with time if the younger children fail to accept what they are born into.
“We got to find our own way now. Things are different for us. Them old ways have gone.”
Following the paths of their role-models/family by drinking and smoking, it is obvious that their resentment for the old ways is the cause behind a lot of their behavioural flaws.
A culture is a vital part of what represents you as a person, and the people with whom you are associated. If a culture is lost, then there is a void that must be filled, and quite often it is alcohol and drug abuse that is offered as a temporary replacement and this is clearly portrayed in the book.
Love always class 8ES!
