In this film, I believe Australian¡¯s attitudes toward enlistment in the war were very factual. The film showed the enthusiasm and patriotism of many young Australian men and how they were very eager yet blinded by the dangers of the war. When the war was declared between Britain and Germany, newspapers and propaganda posters around the country all encourage men to participate. Many men felt the duty to join in because Britain was regarded as their Mother Country while others believe it was an opportunity for heroic ¡®adventures¡¯. Fo

r example, in this film Archibald Hamilton (Mark Lee) went through a great deal of trouble just to join the army even though he had matched the standard in all ways except that he was under age. This gave the audience a picture of how Archibald was very eager and determined to join in the army. There was also pressure from the society to enlist. Like in the scene when Archibald and Frank (Mel Gibson) made it to a house and were welcomed by a generous family. Over drinks someone asked Archy why he was going to Perth. He replied that he was going to join the Light horse to fight the Turks. Everyone in the room welled up with pride. A beautiful young woman looked lovingly at him. When was asked if he was joining as well, Frank sheepishly answered he was going to pursue business opportunities. The reaction of his hosts was quite different, bordering on derision. This contrast was not lost on Frank, and he decided shortly thereafter to join the light horse with his mate. Therefore from this he was pressured to enlist.

The film also showed bravery and self-sacrificed of many Australian troops. It pictured the young Australian men willing to endure hardship, as brave and resourceful and

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