... in which the whites acted towards the aboriginal people. This was visually seen by the camera angles and techniques used. The scenes of Jimmy working in the rain digging massive holes with only a pick and building wooden fences really show us how the white farmers treated the blacks. Even more so how the employers of Jimmy paid him low wages and ... left him to poor resources. The characters associated with The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith are suited well to their roles, as they give a perspective on what Australian life was like at the turn of the century, giving ... ...

• Word Count: 954
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate