Good morning/afternoon Mr. Webster and Year 8 Mahoney.
The poem Andy’s Gone with the Cattle was written by a captivating nineteenth-century Australian poet Henry Lawson who’s work often described accurate descriptions of Australian life. In the poem Andy’s Gone with the Cattle, Henry exploits various poetic techniques that have helped develop an idea or theme of what it means to be Australian Lad. His work has been a major contribution to the growth and development of the ‘Aussie Lad’ identity.
Australian Identity is continually misinterpreted by the rest of the world as the stereotypical image of a tanned, blonde, athletic, easy going, slow talking Aussie. As an Australian myself, I know this far from true. Australian identity is not only
