“The Far Future” by Henry Kendall was published 1859 and is one of his first poems. “The Far Future” was sent in as a proposal for the national anthem of Australia. “The singer of the dawn” Henry Kendall was one of the first Australian poets claiming an Australian nation. He brought up the demands of independence from England.
This essay will show the progress which Henry Kendall visions for his optimistic imagination of shaping an Australian identity. However this essay will also discuss how on the other hand Kendall’s comment attached to the poem is comprehensible at the publishing date but tones down his claims.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Interpretation of “The Far Future” by Henry Kendall
- The Title of the Poem
- Henry Kendall's Comprehension of “Dependence”
- Henry Kendall's Description of Australia's Process to Independence
- Henry Kendall Promotes a Non-Violent Fight for Independence
- Progress Takes an Active Role
- National Anthem and Flag
- Characteristics of the Australian People
- Henry Kendall's Poem is Motivating and Optimistic
- The Failed Revolt of Miners in the Eureka Stockade
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay analyzes Henry Kendall's poem "The Far Future," published in 1859, exploring its significance in shaping an Australian national identity. The essay investigates Kendall's vision of a future independent Australia and the complexities of his position as a "native-born Australian brain" seeking recognition while navigating the colonial context.
- Australian national identity and its formation
- The pursuit of independence from British colonial rule
- The role of progress and change in shaping a nation
- The complexities of colonialism and the perspective of a "native-born Australian brain"
- The tension between individual aspirations and collective identity
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Interpretation of “The Far Future” by Henry Kendall: This section introduces the poem and its historical context, highlighting Kendall's role as one of the first Australian poets advocating for national independence from England.
- The Title of the Poem: This section examines the significance of the title "The Far Future" in relation to the poem's themes of independence and progress. It explores how the vague expression of a distant future allows Kendall to soften his argument for Australia's autonomy.
- Henry Kendall's Comprehension of “Dependence”: This section analyzes Kendall's understanding of concepts like dependence, darkness, limits, slavery, and oppression, highlighting the paradox of his claims for independence while overlooking the oppression faced by Aborigines.
- Henry Kendall's Description of Australia's Process to Independence: This section outlines Kendall's three-step process for Australia's independence: overcoming a negative and dark state, achieving inevitable progress, and ultimately reaching independence as a "shelter of freedom."
- Henry Kendall Promotes a Non-Violent Fight for Independence: This section explores Kendall's advocacy for a non-violent fight for independence, emphasizing honor, justice, and the rejection of oppression and tyrannical sway. He envisions a democratic and egalitarian future for Australia.
- Progress Takes an Active Role: This section examines the role of progress in shaping Australia's future, highlighting the inevitability of change and the active role of progress in replacing England's influence with Australia's own identity.
- National Anthem and Flag: This section discusses Kendall's use of national symbols like the anthem and flag to represent Australia's desire for international recognition and equality among nations.
- Characteristics of the Australian People: This section explores the characteristics of the Australian people, emphasizing the importance of pride in their nation and the need to move away from their colonial past.
- Henry Kendall's Poem is Motivating and Optimistic: This section highlights the poem's motivating and optimistic tone, emphasizing Kendall's vision of a future Australia free from English oppression and powerful enough to assert its own independence.
- The Failed Revolt of Miners in the Eureka Stockade: This section connects Kendall's poem to the historical context of the Eureka Stockade rebellion, highlighting the conflicting sentiments of the Australian people and the tension between their desire for independence and the authority of the British Empire.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this essay include Australian national identity, independence, colonialism, progress, dependence, oppression, democracy, national anthem, flag, and the Eureka Stockade rebellion. The essay delves into the complexities of shaping a national identity in the face of colonial influence and the evolving relationship between Australia and Great Britain.
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- Vera Henne (Autor), 2012, Henry Kendall's “The Far Future”. Shaping an Australian Identity, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/341504
