Henry Lawson’s short story The Bush Undertaker distinctively represents the harsh living conditions and the consequences of the adaptation of bush life. Through the main protagonist, ‘hatter’ the audience is able to connect closely with the ‘traditional Australian lifestyle’ through inflicted visions that Lawson illustrated through the usage of humour, alliteration and symbolism. “I ain’t a-spendin’ such a dull christmas arter all”, the classic Australian vernacular language is represented through the monologue, combined with humour, draws the individuals into the experience as it is ironic that death, even upon christmas is celebrated in the bush life. This is clearly representing the isolation that has been cast upon the ‘hatter’, as he is
