The Loaded Dog

"The Loaded Dog" is a humorous  by Australian writer Henry Lawson.
the story demonstrates typical Aussie humor which is spread out through the whole story.

An example of the humor is when the, spidery, thievish, cold blooded kangaroo dogs” and

the “vicious, nasty, yellow cattle dog” steals the cartridge which he is sniffing as it explodes. Old Australian slang is used in this story, it's shown early on in the story, “I’ll lam the life out of ye.” The use of the slang shows the characters, as typical Aussies but it also helps show the life of the Australian bush people. This story shows mateship, not just because of how close the three main characters are but the relationship or mateship the characters have with Tommy the dog.

The story showcases the iconic Australian humour that defines us as Australians.

The story also displays how our language has evolved.

The Drovers Wife

This Story suggests that the houses that are lived in Australia are very natural in the outback, roofs are made with tin, walls are made of sticks, and the floors are made of either mud,dirt of even rocks..

Everything that surrounds you is living..Owls,wombats,bats flapping around, and dingos barking..

This story just gives us an idea of Australia is standing for and what Australia gives us as a country.

The drovers wife clearly possesses qualities that associate her with the myth of the bush. The drovers wife illustrates her resourcefulness and her ability to work hard despite her isolation.

The central character is forced to use her resources both physical and mental to survive and feed her family. This relates to our Itentity of what means to be a Lady, and the responsibilities that come with it.

My Identity

One of Three.

Likes going to the beach and skateboarding in the city.

Favourite food is Pizza and Golden Syrup Dumplings.

Studied at De La Salle College in Malvern.

Born and raised as an Australian.

Favourite tv shows include: Skins, Kath & Kim and Misfits.

Have had almost every domestic animal from cats to frogs.

Identity Brainstorm

Identity Video

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What is a name?

Floyd Cox

A name determines who we are to others, everyone has a name. 

People remember each other by this 'name' and it is most related to our "Identity".