Australian Literature Peer Review 2

Blog by: Courtney Mattick. https://courtneyemattick.art.blog/2019/08/26/week-5-first-class-marksman/

I thought that your interpretation of Ned Kelly was very interesting Courtney! I am particularly interested in how you have perceived Ned’s armour as a form of ‘cape’, symbolically inventing him as a ‘hero’. I agree with this, however I believe that contrast of the black armour against the pale scenery could act as a form of pure identification for Ned himself as his armour is truly iconic. I also like how you have noticed his clothing and highlighted how the sleeves blend with the nature. This made me further think about the identification of Ned and if this could perhaps be a further statement on how the armour does/does not define him? I guess that could be left to interpretation! I think maybe to strengthen your blog you could add some more historical information about Ned himself and how he is perceived to highlight you interpretation of him as a hero. Perhaps you could also talk a little more about the different techniques used and contrasting colours to really back up what you are saying! I really like this blog!