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    Australian dramas, such as David Williamson’s “The Removalists”, inclination to depend on stereotypes is not a weakness, but instead an opportunity to explore personal and societal issues. The inclusion of stereotypes within the play does not hinder the exploration of these issues, but instead deepens the audiences understanding and awareness. Through familiar roles, such as the ‘Oker’ identity, Williamson heightens the play, and allows a production to focus on the themes being explored. By using

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    The Removalists: Summary

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    The Removalists raised three fundamental questions: One socio-cultural (Is Australian society violent of its essence?) Political (do the forces of law and order rest on violence?) Psychological (do all of us have the kinds of aggressive instincts or behaviour patterns which Williamson depicts?) Characterisation: The ocker character used an exaggerated language that existed in the streets. He had limited range of values and experiences a negative view of women, he drank excessively, vulgar.

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    discussing why The Removalists by David Williamson, should be included in Australia’s literary tradition. The article went in depth about some of the themes and issues presented in the play, and why it should be studied in schools. After reading the play, I disagree with the inclusion of The Removalists in literary tradition. This article will act as a counter argument, and will respond to some of the points made in the initial publication. The main point behind the inclusion of The Removalists was that it

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    The Removalists - Program Notes The Removalists is a play written by Australian playwright David Williamson in 1971. Williamson is one of Australia’s best-known dramatists and playwrights. Williamson’s work as a playwright focuses on themes of politics, loyalty and family in Australia. The Removalists is based on the Australian society in the 1970s. During the 1970s women’s rights and corruption in the police force were becoming publicly vocal. Williamson used issues such as corruption and violence

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    Abuse of power and authoritarianism is directly introduced in the play ‘The Removalist’ particularly highlighted by the character Sargent Simmonds who constantly asserts his power and portrays violence some in which are unnecessary and illegal. Which Simmonds demonstrates when he repeatedly and viscously assaults Kenny to assert his authority and power in order to establish control where Kenny’s provocative statements targeted his insecurities. Police corruption was also another major issue presented

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    some items to unpack. Anyway, don't worry about it. After the hectic day, you deserve to crash into the bed and have a good sleep. What Removalists Melbourne got for you today? Well, settling in a new house can be challenging for anyone including pets. Things are there to do in the first 24 hours that will make you used to the new environment. Today, Removalists Melbourne explain them in details. 1) Clean everything: OK, here I am assuming that you have unpacked all the boxes. So, empty boxes are

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    Therefore, you need to hire the services of a reputed interstate removalist firm, which would at least make sure of the fact that all your belongings and stuff are delivered carefully to your home. If something goes wrong during the delivery or if anything goes missing, the company will have to take responsibility. However, you could suffer heavy losses if you do not get your stuff insured. Almost all interstate removalists offer insurance as an option, so you should definitely get all your household

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    Hello, there. Have you heard of removalists Melbourne? I am pretty sure you have. Actually, what they do is moving your house or your office to a new place within Melbourne, or interstate. "Removalists Melbourne", are they good or bad? After you read this article, you will get the answer. Even I never knew about removalists Melbourne, until they helped me when I moved into a new house in Melbourne with the family. I mean, before this move, a few years back I shifted my office to a new place in Melbourne

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    back and enjoy the ride, so to speak. That's after you've gone through the removalist selection process of course. If you're clueless about how to recruit a removalist for your job, then start with these simple tips. Start online. If you're a Brisbane resident, Google "Brisbane moving company" or something of the sort to get you started. You're going to have to sift through a few choices before you settle on a removalist you like the look of, and the Internet is an excellent resource to assist you

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    David Williamson’s, The Removalists, is an Australian play that recognises the “bottled-up aggression” present in the 1970’s. Williamson highlights violence, sexism, abuse of power, corruption and the role of a bystander in a violent situation that sees a confrontation between the sexes. The Removalists highlights different Australian personas, which are accurate representations of Australian society in the 1970’s. Several clashes of personalities take place throughout the play as each character

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