Intro
Exploring the systemic oppression of Aboriginal Australians in the 1950s, Jane Harrison propounds
through the characters that Rainbow’s End (2007) is a play in which ______(contention). Distinct from
other plays of its time, Harrison foregrounds the _____(argument 1). Through a tapestry of emotions,
symbolism and intergenerational relationships Harrison emphasises_____(argument 2). Ultimately,
_____(argument 3).
Body Paragraph Template (AEIRIC x3)
(Think of this as your skeleton for ANY theme — just swap in examples + arguments)
A – Argument
Topic sentence → Make a clear claim about the theme.
E – Explanation
Explain how the theme operates in the play.
I – Illustrate (Example)
Use direct example/scene/technique.
R – Reinforce
Tie the example back to your argument.
Connect: Connect to Harrison’s broader critique.
Illustrate: Book examples
R – Reinforce
Tie the example back to your argument.
Connect: Connect to Harrison’s broader critique.
Illustrate: Book examples
R – Reinforce
Tie the example back to your argument.
C – Connect
Link back to central theme, author values + essay contention.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Harrison presents [theme] in Rainbow’s End as [describe theme ]. Through [characters-
argument 1] endurance, advocacy, hope, imagination and pragmatic care, [characters specifically]
navigate systemic oppression while sustaining both family and culture. By highlighting [argument 2],
Harrison underscores the [brief analysis]. The play affirms that even [argument 3].
Exploring the systemic oppression of Aboriginal Australians in the 1950s, Jane Harrison propounds
through the characters that Rainbow’s End (2007) is a play in which ______(contention). Distinct from
other plays of its time, Harrison foregrounds the _____(argument 1). Through a tapestry of emotions,
symbolism and intergenerational relationships Harrison emphasises_____(argument 2). Ultimately,
_____(argument 3).
Body Paragraph Template (AEIRIC x3)
(Think of this as your skeleton for ANY theme — just swap in examples + arguments)
A – Argument
Topic sentence → Make a clear claim about the theme.
E – Explanation
Explain how the theme operates in the play.
I – Illustrate (Example)
Use direct example/scene/technique.
R – Reinforce
Tie the example back to your argument.
Connect: Connect to Harrison’s broader critique.
Illustrate: Book examples
R – Reinforce
Tie the example back to your argument.
Connect: Connect to Harrison’s broader critique.
Illustrate: Book examples
R – Reinforce
Tie the example back to your argument.
C – Connect
Link back to central theme, author values + essay contention.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Harrison presents [theme] in Rainbow’s End as [describe theme ]. Through [characters-
argument 1] endurance, advocacy, hope, imagination and pragmatic care, [characters specifically]
navigate systemic oppression while sustaining both family and culture. By highlighting [argument 2],
Harrison underscores the [brief analysis]. The play affirms that even [argument 3].
