Lit Happens Episode 17: Voices of Change - Crafting Power with Noel Pearson’s Whitlam Eulogy

Tune in to Lit Happens, where we - two passionate HSC English educators - guide you through Advanced English Module C: The Craft of Writing, with a focus on Noel Pearson’s evocative eulogy for Gough Whitlam. In this episode, we explore how Pearson’s speech honours Whitlam’s legacy of equality and Indigenous rights, analyse its masterful use of anecdote, rhetorical devices, and cultural references, and provide strategies for students to craft their own compelling pieces inspired by its structure and tone. Tailored for educators seeking to inspire deep analysis and Advanced English students aiming for a Band 6, this episode will help you harness the eulogy’s emotional and intellectual depth to create responses that resonate with authority and insight. Check out the FREE PDF resource: COMING SOON! For a video of this resource in action, visit our YouTube page, Tiktok and Instagram. For episodes and support content: Follow us on YouTube: @Lit_HappensSE Follow us on Instagram: lit.happensseniorenglish TikTok: @lit.happensse Never miss a Lit Happens episode! Like and subscribe for syllabus tips, future episode themes, and to join our literary community. Available on multiple platforms - subscribe wherever you listen! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting us by leaving a review and rating our show. Your feedback helps us keep delivering quality content for English teachers and students alike. We’d love to hear from you! Comment below or send us your thoughts, questions, or episode suggestions at [email protected]