For rap point 2, the Beaconsfield rappers that
are studying the book "Refugees," by David Miller, have brainstormed and
discussed their answers.
Page 1& 2
The trees and the long grass as well as the
phrasing "ancient trees" signifies that this is an old place and the ducks have
lived there a long time. We could relate this to current affairs and the
problems of Iraq. Part of the Persian empire was situated in this region and
it's peolpe have remained the same, much of the time. Also the greens and blues
convey a sense of tranquility.
Page 7& 8
We believe this page shows the use of objects
and their impact on the reader. It tells of the destruction caused by
industrialism and how it can uproot people's lives and force
them from their homes.
Page 9&10
This page is the next page we think is of visual
interest. The contrast in size sends a message of powerlessness as the size
of the ducks is dwarfed by the vicious, massive machine.
Page 11&12
The reason we have included this page in our answer
is because of the use of colour. The dark silhouettes of the ducks against the
large moon represent a sense of loneliness. The text states the ducks need water
and a place to sleep and once again this page shows the power of industrialism,
especially with the ducks on a pile of pipes instead of the lucious
swamp.
Page 13
We chose this page as an example of direction as
the wave is carrying the ducks towards their destination, but as it peaks it
brings them back.
Page 14
In this page the colour of the seagulls again could
relate to the current affairs as the white skinned anglo-saxons are driving away
the less fortunate and different looking ducks.
The technique used by the illustrator is paper
models. Other examples of this are portrayed in "Boo to a Goose," and "Over the
Hill and Around the Bend With Granny, Bert and Me," all by David
Miller.
