Teachers Talk Texts
Each episode, host Clare Mackie discusses a different text from the VCE English text list with a passionate and knowledgeable teacher. The conversation is more than just a plot summary and character profile, rather, teachers discuss textual interpretation, authorial intent, views and values - the complex and deeply interesting aspects of studying literature.
Teachers Talk Texts
Teachers Talk Ransom and The Queen 2
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Clare Mackie
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Season 2
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Episode 17
In this final episode of the 2021 season, Clare is joined by Lisa Wilks-Beasy to discuss David Malouf's mythological reimagining, 'Ransom', and Stephen Frears' film, 'The Queen'. The conversation explores a range of points of connection and disconnection, as Lisa confidently moves from text to test, identifying pertinent analytical points. Malouf's rich storytelling and description is placed in comparison with Frears directorial style, including acknowledging his use of real historical footage of the time. Fundamentally, both texts foster empathy in their reader and audience to the difficulties that leaders face in negotiating the challenges thrown at them.
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