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Gwen Harwood

            
            
            
            
             My theme as a journalist today is about change and emphasis on changing self. Change is a process, a transition or alteration that affects all aspects of life. A poem written by Gwen Harwood has a definite and clear picture of change and changing self this poem is called Father and child. The poem father and child is in two parts and these two parts define the immaturity of a young naive child and the second part is the mature serious child now. The child realises the change that has occurred when she kills the owl, she has performed an evil act and realises she can never be the same. She has entered fully into an adult world one of decisions and consequences; this is through a very harsh lesson. The incident which induced this change is related in first person, which is effective by making the reader come to the reality of horror of the child's actions. .
             Another poem that has emphasis on change and changing self also by Gwen Harwood is called At Mornington; this poem begins from youth to middle aged through to death. Both of these poems are early recollections of their memories from childhood and both talk about the past and present time. Change is communicated in the poem from the beginning of the poem the poet is happy and more telling a joyful experience, but during the poem, the poet changes into a more reflective tone. A transition is also represented and communicated through the poet as she "leapt" from a child to a middle aged woman over "parents grave" "in silence". The poet seems vulnerable as a child "like a doll" and her attitude towards the change is understanding, and she knows that it has to happen. The poets attitude is not resentful but positive, and uses what she has instead of dwelling in the past, and when she stops "seized at last" the realisation of what goes on "pain, memories, love and grief" are all a part of life, no one can control death, it is just how life works.


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1. Father and Child by Gwen Harwood

Gwen Harwood (1920-1995) was born and educated in Brisbane; she was one of Australia's greatest lyric poets. ... Gwen's poems are based on her Christian beliefs and society's beliefs. ... Harwood uses visual and smell image to make the hunt of the owl effective and really. ... In contrast to innocence of the young, Gwen Harwood also attempts to understand death and how it changes the personality of the people experiencing its influence. ... In Harwood's poems entitled "Father and Child". ...

  • Word Count: 915
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

2. At Mornington by Gwen Harwood

In Gwen Harwood's poem, 'At Mornington', she explores the transient nature of life contrasted with the finality of death. The contemplative and solemn tone exhibits the serious nature of the poem as the speaker reflects on life, aging and mortality through Harwood's use of natural imagery. ... Harwood returns to the themes of life and mortality portrayed through natural imagery in her concluding stanza. ... Gwen Harwood's, 'At Mornington' offers a poignant reflection of life and death during a time of grief. Through her use imagery and symbology Harwood po...

  • Word Count: 856
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

3. Gwen harwood

Often in Gwen Harwood's poems, women are portrayed as victims of the social circumstances of the 1950s. ... Through both these poems Gwen Harwood challenges the construction of gender that the society of the 1950s made women and men conform to. ... "Professor Eisenbart's Evening" is a typical example of how Gwen Harwood casts men in the role of destroyer and women as creators. ... The introduction of Eisenbarts mistress fits with that of Harwood's thoughts on the females" "conformist behaviour." ... Women did not have any form of power or voice but Harwood through her poems ...

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4. Gwen Harwood and gender construction

Gwen Harwood's distinct themes on gender construction in society and identity can be seen in her two poems, "The Carnival of Venice" (1969-1974) and "Long after Heine" (1988). ... The use of typography in "Long after Heine" reflects Harwood's opinion of how society constructs and restrains women. ... Harwood believes that in becoming a mother, you often "lose all singularity ." ... The construction of gender roles and the loss of identity are issues that are often addressed by Gwen Harwood. ... The structure of both poems also allows Harwood to criticise society's construction a...

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5. Gwen Harwood - Alter Ego; At the waters edge.

Dictionary.com defines "past" as "[A] previous background, career, experiences, and activities- which is exactly the pretext required to understand the complexity of Gwen Harwood's poetry. ... Thus, Harwood uses poetry to transcend times limitation through the use of music as a catalyst. ... "Alter Ego" is different as the poet already knows her life; she, Gwen Harwood, is less willing to question her role within it... Past in this instance is used to seek meaning throughout Harwood's twilight years, reflecting on life's journey. ... By recapturing the past, Harwood paints a pic...

  • Word Count: 904
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

6. English - Changing Self

This confrontation of change, resistance and final acceptance of change can be seen in the texts, "Sky-High", "The Door", and Gwen Harwood's poems "In the Park", and "The Glass Jar". ... Gwen Harwood's poem "In the Park" is another text that shows us that change is confronting and resisted, but is finally accepted and with this one can grow. ... Another of Gwen Harwood's poems, "The Glass Jar", also shows the confrontation, resistance and acceptance of change. ... These four texts, "Sky-High", "The Door", and Gwen Harwood's poems "In the Park", and "The Glass Jar" show us ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

7. Change

The texts I have covered this year "The picture Of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, "Prize Giving" and "The Glass Jar" by Gwen Harwood and "The Door" by Miroslav Holub all have circumstances which have influenced self change, some positive experiences causing negative change and some negative experiences causing positive change. Circumstances can influence positive change for many, this is especially true for the protagonist Professor Eisenbart in the poem "Prize Giving" the circumstance is the girl shooting the owl, in the Oscar Wilde text "The Picture Of Dorian Gray" it is where Basil Ha...

  • Word Count: 470
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: Graduate

8. Sonnet 18 and Suburban Sonnet

My understanding of form and sun-genre have helped to form/shape my reading of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18" and Gwen Harwood's "Suburban Sonnet". ... Body Paragraph Two My understanding of form and sub-genre have helped to form my reading of Gwen Harwood's "Suburban Sonnet". ... Body Paragraph Three My understanding of form and sub-genre have helped to form my reading of Gwen Harwood's "Suburban Sonnet". ...

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  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

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