https://mebsliterature.art.blog/2019/08/19/blog-1-critical-bell-birds-1869-by-henry-kendall/
Hi Mariama,
Your critical blog entry based on your impression of Henry Kendall’s “Bell-birds” was both insightful and memorable. Your use of imagery and descriptive language allowed me to appreciate and admire the Australian landscape and all that is within it.
I thought the images you incorporated complemented your analysis very well. It was interesting how you used them to draw connections to your own personal experiences, in particular, how you showed the continuity of the bellbird through your image of ‘Elizabeth lookout’.
I particularly found it interesting how you referred to the author choosing the bellbird as a metaphor and how you did this through conveying that to recognise the “harmonious charm of Australia” you must listen to the “Bellbirds beautiful songs”. I agree with this as we can only appreciate the beauty of something when we fully immerse ourselves in each experience.
Overall, your blog was very well structured and nicely presented, great job!
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