Final Question

Both "No More Boomerang," and "Nobody Calls Me A Wog, Anymore," are poems that reflect the poets' personal struggles in life. Using examples from both poems, discuss HOW they reflect the poets' personal struggles and whether they may have overcome their boundaries.

Better responses will also draw from the information given in the links to each poet.

5 - 6 paragraphs

Poet website links

Some links on Oodgeroo:

http://www.library.uq.edu.au/fryer/worth_fighting/2.html

http://www.cit.griffith.edu.au/~davidt/redlandbay/oodgeroo.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oodgeroo_Noonuccal


Some links on Komninos Zervos:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komninos_Zervos

http://www.othervoicespoetry.org/vol11/zervos/bio.html

"Nobody calls me wog, anymore" -- Komninos Zervos

Here's the 2nd Question:

"Nobody calls me wog, anymore", by Komninos Zervos, highlights the struggle the persona had to overcome certain boundaries in his life.

Describe the particular boundaries the persona had to fight against all his life and use examples from the text that illustrate his current attitude and how he now feels. Consider examples that highlight his "tone" of voice.

You may wish to read some background information on the poet:

http://www.othervoicespoetry.org/vol11/zervos/bio.html

"No More Boomerang" -- Oodgeroo

Here's the first question:

"No More Boomerang," by Ooderoo, is a poem about the boundaries Aboriginal people face now that European culture has taken over Australia.

Using examples from the text, explain how Oodgeroo is illustrating this point. Consider what particular boundaries the poem is highlighting. What struggles the Aboriginal people have now that their country has been "taken over?"

Use paragraphs (At least 3) and correct punctuation when answering.