Pension Day notes (in relation to conflict)

PENSION DAY by Archie Weller -Although internal conflict is within the individual, it is brought on by social and cultural pressures -Conflict is strengthened by cultural differences, ideological differences and different beliefs -The lack of understanding between groups or individuals is the main cause of conflict -This often leads to physical conflict eg. acts of violence or aggression; which can lead to detrimental consequences -Pension Day explores the devastating impact of racial and internal conflict …

…towards themselves - "But he used to grow angry sometimes" "He became roaring drunk and smashed up his house.. and started a brawl... his huge angry fists but three men in hospital" -Technique: Descriptive and powerful words -Burning, threateningly, torn, glittering sea of broken glass, whipped -Technique: Military references eg. old war cannons, army slouch hat -"Devils dance out of the boys black eyes" -Technique: Imagery eg. "Body snapped in two by powerful hands"