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Libbi Gorr and Chief VCE English assessor Bob Hillman of Trinity Grammar discuss the 2012 VCE English curriculum.

TONE: to begin with, Day adopted a somewhat humorous tone which allowed her to establish a sense of intimacy with the readers. Her voice turned to one of longing and nostalgia throughout the blog as she recalled the days when tattoos were a symbol of oppression. Disappointment is hinted at when she realises that today, it is rather a fashion statement and has been commodified. There is also a sense of regret, as she looks at her own tattoo and realises that because of social attitudes, that tattoo on her skin has forced her image into one of fashionary statemennt, when initially it was a symbol of her rebellion as a feminine. This tone full of longing becomes contagious to readers as they too realise that modern society has “dimished’ the image and “power” which tattoos once yielded

a) that the image of tattoos has changed over time. This is made undeniably clear by Day and inevitably becomes adopted by the readers as part of their views. This is important.

however she implictly argues against getting a tattoo, yet this is not the majority of her argument, the other one is) As the onus is placed on the reader to decide they read the opinions and are swayed either for getting tattoos or against.

Continuing our study guide into VCE English. This week we focus "the context", a potentially confusing but creative component of the year 12 curriculum.