Discuss How Distinctive Voices Are Used To Express Personal and Shared Experiences.
Distinctive voices are utilised in various mediums of literature and art to convey personal and shared experiences, as they capture the essence of unique perspectives and evoke sympathy through storytelling. The mediums include, 'Self Portrait With Thorn Necklace And Hummingbird' by Frida Kahlo, the speech, 'Racism Is Killing The Australian Dream' by Stan Grant, and 'We Are Going' by Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
Frida Kahlo's artwork effectively conveys her distinctive voice to express her harrowing experiences of romance, belonging, and identity through powerful symbolism and juxtaposition.
The thorn necklace symbolises Kahlo's pain and anguish, since it portrays a Christian martyr. Through this symbolism, Kahlo expresses the harsh realities of romance and belonging as the monkey tugs on the necklace, causing her to bleed. The monkey is a representation of malevolence and lust, as it is a gift from her abusive ex-husband. Furthermore, the thorns pierced her neck, drawing blood. However, she maintains a defiant expression through her gaze. Additionally, her white shirt symbolises the Virgin Mary, adding to her innocence, therefore juxtaposing the monkey's symbolism. …show more content…
The Thorns then showcase how Kahlo endured all the agony and judgement from her ex-husband and the public's perception of her as a villain. The representation of the monkey as her husband, tugging on the thorns, causing her to bleed, suggests Kahlo is expressing her marriage as the cause of her pain and suffering. Juxtaposing the monkey's malevolence with Kahlo's innocence reflects her experiences, depicting good always triumphing over
Distinctive voices are utilised in various mediums of literature and art to convey personal and shared experiences, as they capture the essence of unique perspectives and evoke sympathy through storytelling. The mediums include, 'Self Portrait With Thorn Necklace And Hummingbird' by Frida Kahlo, the speech, 'Racism Is Killing The Australian Dream' by Stan Grant, and 'We Are Going' by Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
Frida Kahlo's artwork effectively conveys her distinctive voice to express her harrowing experiences of romance, belonging, and identity through powerful symbolism and juxtaposition.
The thorn necklace symbolises Kahlo's pain and anguish, since it portrays a Christian martyr. Through this symbolism, Kahlo expresses the harsh realities of romance and belonging as the monkey tugs on the necklace, causing her to bleed. The monkey is a representation of malevolence and lust, as it is a gift from her abusive ex-husband. Furthermore, the thorns pierced her neck, drawing blood. However, she maintains a defiant expression through her gaze. Additionally, her white shirt symbolises the Virgin Mary, adding to her innocence, therefore juxtaposing the monkey's symbolism. …show more content…
The Thorns then showcase how Kahlo endured all the agony and judgement from her ex-husband and the public's perception of her as a villain. The representation of the monkey as her husband, tugging on the thorns, causing her to bleed, suggests Kahlo is expressing her marriage as the cause of her pain and suffering. Juxtaposing the monkey's malevolence with Kahlo's innocence reflects her experiences, depicting good always triumphing over