How does the play "The Removalist" present a view of Australia Masculinity?
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:13:14
Category: / Literature / North American
Length: 2 pages (641 words)
Category: / Literature / North American
Length: 2 pages (641 words)
"The Removalist" deals with many Australian attitudes in the 1970's, many of
which are accurate representations of masculinity held by the majority of Australians.
The play presents a view on the patriarchy society, regarding men's dominance in
sexual power, physical power and corrupt authority.
One of the main issues explored in "The Removalists" is that of men's
dominance, especially over womens. Simmonds (the veteran police sergeant) shows
authority toward Ross (a new recruit) and are …
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…Kate and Fiona or sympathise
with Kenny and even Ross and Simmonds.
"The Removalist" presents a view of Australia masculinity through the
characters portrayed and the 'power' and authority they have. The internal and
external conflict drives the story which is the participation of the audience. They are
left wondering how a society can expect law and order when those whose job it is to
enforce the law break it themselves on a regular basis.
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