Integration—Yes!” by Oodgeroo Noonucca
The poem “integration Yes” has a strong element of protest in it.This poem by Oodgroo Noonuccal helps to reveal to us that the indigenous Australia community is facing oppression during the arrival of the European (Oodgeroo1.5).Tells a story for the struggle to fit and the reluctance to confirm the ways that they feel enforced to them. The poet has the intention to fight for the rights of the indigenous Australians.
It contains a message and ideas that a relatable to the people even in today’s society. It has lessons and values that apply to everyone’s life. The poet challenges the white complaining that they have changed the myths and traditions of the indigenous Australia community and replaced it with their culture (Oodgeroo 3.4). What the poet wants is to see their customs and tradition kept. The advanced race should
The poem is a story its self; here the poet tells of the journey that is necessary to achieve peace and harmony that we have today in Australia (Oodgeroo 5.4). Now it serves to the society as a reminder to the young generation of the hard road to peace taken by those who come before them. This poem teaches the importance that peace has been achieved it is of utmost importance that peace is preserved by the community.
The poems tone and use of slang draw a reader in giving them an insight into the poets’ thoughts and emotions (Oodgeroo 5.3). The poet is challenging the white to unite with the black and go forward together. The progression is an interesting one as it symbolizes the struggle leading up the desire for integration.
“Integration yes” is nostalgic for the older generation and insightful for the young generation. The white are challenged by the poet encouraging the black to fight for their rights(Oodgeroo 3.5) .The young generation have to fight for the rights of indigenous Australia is not be forgotten and should be cherished seeing that integration yes it has been achieved.