The Harp In The South Essay

Hello everyone, how many teens are in this room or how many parents are in this room that has a teen? Do you think they need to do more with their lives? I couldn’t agree more! Well, good morning ladies and gentlemen since its Australia day and we are celebrating the good times of Australia I believe one of the good things is that we have a book in which we can read. But not just any book a book which is post-colonial literature. A one of a kind book The Harp in the South is one great example of a post-colonial literature book. The harp in the south by R. Park’s celebrates the history of Australia but even the events that happen in the time frame that this book is from is still happening today. His book helps teens to understand the unique

Mothers always want what’s best for their children they try the hardest to be the best mum that they can be. These days mothers are always doubting themselves for the way they treat their children. For example, in the book Mumma calls Mr diamond a nasty word in front of dolour who is only very young. Mumma then realises that what she has said isn’t a thing for a child to repeat. Mumma is then disappointed in herself as she has let her little girl hear this demon word escape from her mouth. As Mumma says to Mr diamond in the book “go on get out of here, your old bastard”. Dolour whispers “Mumma called him a bastard”. Hugie walks in the room to hear his little girl saying such words Hugie says “don’t let me hear you say such words” Mumma felt so bad she explains to Hugie” I’m sorry, Hugie love. I am. But I was angry with the scoot”. Parents are always constantly dissing themselves for the way their children grew up. Parents aren’t always content with their words and actions that they do in front of their children when they are in rage. They don’t want their children repeating it. Through this example, we can clearly see how parents are still regretting how they have brought their or other people’s children