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What is the message of the poem "Eve to Her Daughters"?

Give a critical appreciation of Judith Wright's poem "Bora Ring."

What are two main themes in the poem "Bullocky," and how has author conveyed them through use of various literary devices?

Provide a summary and analysis of “Woman to Man” and identify the theme. 

Analyze the literary and structural devices and the significance of the title in "Request To A Year" by Judith Wright.

What is the theme of the poem "Request to a Year"? This is the assignment: In paragraph form and in approximately 125 to 150 words, discuss the theme of “Request to a Year.” The mark for your answer will be based on the appropriateness of the example(s) you use as well as the adequacy of your explanation and the quality of your written expression.

How are the people or characters represented in the poem Smalltown Dance by Judith Wright? How are we positioned to see these people or characters?

How does Judith Wright mourn the loss of culture in her poem "Bora Ring"?

Please give an analysis on "Half Caste Girl" by Judith Wright.

Using specific examples, what are some common themes between the poetry of Judith Wright and Heaney?

Explain the following lines from Judith Wright's poem "Bora Ring": "the apple-gums / posture and mime a past corroboree, / murmur a broken chant."

Are there any sound devices (alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm) in this poem and what is their effect?  Smalltown Dance by Judith Wright. Two women find the square-root of a sheet. That is an ancient dance: arms wide: together: again: two forward steps: hands meet your partner's once and twice. [Now that you have an answer, the majority of the poem was deleted in respect of Wright's active copyright. Staff]  

What are the qualities of the ant-lion and the meat ant in "The Ant-Lion" by Judith Wright?

What is the theme "Hunting Snake" by Judith Wright?

Explain whether the poem "Smalltown Dance" by Judith Wright has an obvious structure and whether it suits the subject matter.

How is Nature portrayed in the poem "Hunting Snake" by Judith Wright?

How does Judith Wright use structure, figurative language, imagery, diction, syntax, and tone to develop themes in "South of My Days"?

I need to compare Judith Wright's poems "Brothers and Sisters" and "South of My Days," focusing on themes and techniques about Aboriginals and Australian landscapes, with Oodgeroo Noonuccal's "No More Boomerang." I know Judith Wright was friends with Oodgeroo Noonuccal and encouraged her to write, but I need more info and ideas. 

What are the literary devices used in "Remittance Man" by Judith Wright?

How does the title of Judith Wright's poem,"Smalltown Dance," link to what it is about?

What is the literary value of Birds by Judith Butler? Discuss its genre, meter, narrative voice, and key themes.

In the poem "Hunting Snakes" by Judith Wright, what do the words "gentlest" and "grace" convey? 

How does Judith Wright portray snakes in her poem 'Hunting Snake,' with particular reference to word choices and poetic devices?

What are the values, attitudes and beliefs embedded in the poem "Smalltown Dance" by Judith Wright? What attitudes does the poem reflect about these discourses and how might the era in which the poem is written shape these discourses? 

What are some ways that the process of intertextuality might enrich your reading experience in "Woman to Child" and "Woman to Man"?

With reference to Judith Wright's "South of My Days" and "The Cycads," discuss literary tone and define the central subjects, themes, and ideas of the poems.

Providing specific examples, explain how Wright uses structure/form and figurative language, imagery, diction, syntax, and tone to develop themes in "Woman To Man."

What are the themes explored and the specific stylistic devices used to explore these themes in the poem "South of My Days" by Judith Wright?

How is the theme represented (positively negatively, inspiringly, simply, humorously) in the poem "Smalltown Dance" by Judith Wright?  

Mention the majestic qualities of the snake in the poem "Hunting Snakes" by Judith Wright.

How does Judith Wright vividly convey her admiration and fear of snake in the poem "The Hunting Snake?"

Is there any figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, symbols) in the poem  "Smalltown Dance" by Judith Wright and what is their effect ?  Smalltown Dance by Judith Wright. Two women find the square-root of a sheet. That is an ancient dance: arms wide: together: again: two forward steps: hands meet your partner's once and twice. [Now that you have an answer, the majority of the poem was deleted in respect of Wright's active copyright. Staff]  

What is the effect of the personification of the "high scented walls" as they "wrapped and comforted" in the poem "Small Town Dance" by Judith Wright? 

Please explain the theme of man vs. nature throughout "Hunting Snake" by Judith Wright.

 Are there any there language techniques (humour, parody, direct speech, puns, languages other than English, or old fashioned vocabulary) in the poem "Smalltown Dance" by Judith Wright?

What is the poet’s message with regard to the topic in the poem "Smalltown Dance" by Judith Wright?

Discuss the value as a piece of literature, narrative voice, and scansion of Judith Wright's poem "Thornbills."

To what extent is the title of "Hunting Snake" appropriate?

Why is the portrayal of nature important in the poem "Hunting Snake" by Judith Wright?

Give a critical appreciation of Judith Wright’s poem “Flame-Tree in a Quarry.”

What is the effect of the alliteration "Smallest space a sheet...on a ...shelf" in the poem "Small Town Dance" by Judith Wright?