Guess the story + technique
"He reflected."
our pipes
repetition
Whats another name Henry Lawson is known by?
The Poet of the People
What's the definition of culture?
The shared set of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors that characterize a group or society
Who is crocodile?
The pet dog in the Drovers Wife.
What is the most common surname in the United States?
Smith
"... but on Sunday afternoon she dresses herself, tidies the children, smartens up the baby, and goes for a lovely walk along the bush-tracks."
drovers wife
caesura
What magazine did Lawson write for?
The Bulletin
What is a 'stoush'?
A fight.
Describe the setting of the bush
harsh, hostile, dry landscape
What does the word "defenestrate" mean?
To throw someone out a window
"The publican was holding his wife tight and begging her between here 'squawks'..."
the loaded dog
zoomorphism
Who did Lawson challenge and what for?
He challenged Banjo Patterson's idealistic and romanticied narrative of the bush by reavealing the harsh reality of bush life.
What is mateship?
The strong bond between people, built on mutual trust, support, and equality.
Name three themes/ideas that Lawson explores in his short stories.
Mateship
Resilience
Isolation
Gender Roles - Masculinity & Femininity
What is a group of pandas known as
an embarrassment
"I have left out the wattle ... .I have also neglected to mention..."
the union buried its dead
anaphora & authorial intrusion
What movement did Lawson participate it?
Australian Literary Nationalism and Australian Labor and Socialist movements which advocated for working class, republicanism, and a distinct national identity
What is larrikinism?
The rowdy, mischievous, and often rebellious behaviour of young, urban Australians
What were the names of friends in the Loaded Dog and why did Lawson choose these names?
Dave, Jim, Andy + Tommy
The common & generic names emphasised that the characters represented a shared, collective experience of Australian bush life.
Which element’s symbol is W due to its German name Wolfram?
Tungsen
"I always carried a bit of clothes-line in my swag or portmaunteu those times"
Shooting the Moon
• "swag" and "portmanteau" - Australian and British idioms --> shows Lawsons cokonial context
• adverb "always" denotes adaptability and ingenuity required to survive in hard times
What lead to Lawsons poverty even after gaining popularity?
He had poor business management.
What is a sundowner?
A swagman who arrives at a station at sunset (sundown), too late to work but in time for a free meal.
What are the 'other' sides that Lawson showcases of the bush and in which short stories?
Women - The Drovers Wife, The Loaded dog, Our Pipes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders peoples - The Drovers Wife
Which country has the highest life expectancy as of 2026?
Monaco