anzac spirit

7/31/2019 Anzac Spirit

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PLEASE HAND IN YOUR HOMEWORK FROM THEPREVIOUS LESSON


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Masculine, heroic aspects of national identity (1)

Anzacs were seen as symbolic of the national character

Comprises the stories of bravery and mateship which

helped the diggers survive the horrors of Gallipoli. It is a myth, legend, idea- born from historical events,

carried on through celebrations, memorials andpoliticians


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Suggested by official war historian C.E.W. Bean to have'stood, and still stands, for reckless valour in a goodcause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fidelity,comradeship and endurance that will never owndefeat.'


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Comradeship Courage and sacrifice

Others before self

Larrikinism

Initiative Insubordinate

Rejected unnecessaryrestrictions

Sense of humour

Contemptuous of danger

Proved himself the equal ofanyone on the battlefield


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Iconic place in Australian culture, to a far greater extentthan the battle of the Somme the Kokoda track, Tobruk,Long Tan or other well known military campaigns

The characteristics displayed by military heroesincluding bravery, fighting against injustice and/or

overwhelming numbers, and embodying a sense of fairplay, are associated with mythical heroes in manynations.

HISTORY BUSHMAN MYTH EUREKA STOCKADE SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED IDENTITY: onlyreal

heroes?


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READ RESOURCE 4

note ideas and information that helps them tounderstand what is meant by the ANZAC Spirit

list values and personal qualities that these writersbelieve the ANZACs had

list reasons why these writers believe we shouldremember the ANZACs, their service and sacrifice

identify reasons given by these writers to suggest whythe ANZAC Spirit is important to all Australians.


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Landed on 25 April 1915

Took a donkey andcarried wounded soldiers

from the battle line tothe beach for evacuation.

Killed on 19 May 1915performing this task


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Read extract on Simpson and his Donkey in yourresource book.

Answer the question on the bottom of the page: HOW DOES SIMPSON EXEMPLIFY THE ANZAC

MYTH?


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First Anzac Day was in 1916- March through London

Now Public holiday and ceremonies take place Australia-wide

Pilgrimages to Gallipoli?

Why?

Limitations of the Anzac myth?


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What are the differentideas of ANZAC daypresented in the text?

Why do we celebrateANZAC day? Is itrelevant to us anymore?


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Those heroes that shed theirblood and lost their lives...

You are now lying in the soilof a friendly country.Therefore rest in peace. Thereis no difference between the

Johnnies and the Mehmets to

us where they lie side by sidenow here in this country ofours... you, the mothers, whosent their sons from farawaycountries wipe away your

tears; your sons are now lyingin our bosom and are in

peace. After having lost theirlives on this land. They havebecome our sons as well.


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Donoghue, J and Tranter B. The Anzac Legend: Afoundation myth. ONLINE:http://www.tasa.org.au/uploads/2011/05/Donoghue-Jed-Session-13.pdf

Burke, A. The Spirit of AnzacAnzac Dayhttp://www.anzacday.org.au/spirit/spirit2.html

Australian War Memorialwww.awm.gov.au
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WHAT IS THE ANZAC SPIRIT?

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