Massacre at Myall Creek

Name: Massacre at Myall Creek
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ISBN: 9780521447638

ISBN-10: 0521447631

ISBN-13: 9780521447638

Edition: 1993

Authors: John Summons

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The massacre of Aboriginal people at Myall Creek marked a critical point in the struggle over land and power between the indigenous peoples of Australia and the European invaders. It resulted in seven white men being hanged for their crimes - the last ever to hang for the murder of Aboriginal people. Massacre at Myall Creek, by playwright John Summons, helps students to explore the social and political climate surrounding the massacre. As well as the play, the book contains comprehensive study units, making it an excellent resource for students of Drama, English, History and Social Studies. Among other issues, it deals with displacement, racism, authority, justice, capital punishment and…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 1/28/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 76
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.27" long x 0.24" tall
Weight: 0.242
Language: English



Introduction


Massacre



Scene 1


Scene 2


Scene 3


Scene 4


Scene 5


Scene 6


Scene 7


Study Units



English - issues and themes: Human violence


Racism


Displacement


Authority and power


Justice


Capital punishment


Courage and personal responsibility



English - language workshop



English and Drama - literary and performance considerations: Characterisation


Style and performance


Improvisations



History and Aboriginal Studies