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Like a House on Fire Textual Analysis Thread
« on: January 11, 2020, 08:18:35 am »
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Like a House on Fire Textual Analysis Thread

A place to discuss anything related to the VCE English text 'Like a House on Fire' by Cate Kennedy

Quote from: VCAA Text List Blurb
Kennedy, Cate, Like a House on Fire, Scribe, 2013 (A) (3)
Stories for study: ‘Flexion’, ‘Ashes’, ‘Laminex and Mirrors’, ‘Tender’, ‘Like a House on Fire’, ‘Five-Dollar Family’, ‘Cross-country’, ‘Sleepers’, ‘Whirlpool’, ‘Cake’, ‘White Spirit’, ‘Little Plastic Shipwreck’, ‘Waiting’, ‘Static’, ‘Seventy-Two Derwents’.
Victorian-based author Cate Kennedy was shortlisted for the Stella Prize in 2013 for her most recent collection of short fiction, Like a House on Fire. This collection has been recognised for its ability to capture the subtleties of the ‘real’ people of modern Australia. While often dark and challenging, many of the stories highlight moments of hope in the complex lives of everyday individuals and their families.
The home and its role in creating strong family bonds are at the core of Kennedy’s stories. The cliché of the house on fire within the title is subverted, as for many it provides an environment of physical and emotional danger instead of a sanctuary from the outside world. Themes of regret, understanding,awareness, the complexity of filial and romantic relationships, the impact of chronic injury and sickness, as well as salvation underpin this collection of stories. Students will find writing that offers a great deal of discussion about issues faced in 21st century society.
Schools may need to deal with some complex and potentially controversial topics and effectively prepare students for mature themes. [/size]
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Re: Like a House on Fire Discussion Thread
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2020, 06:50:57 pm »
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Hi Guys,

I did LAHOF for my creative. I will put this here for people to use as they wish. Do not copy, just use as a reference and guide. :)
There are a lot of edits haha.
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