o how people interpret the language. For example the critics in Melbourne, saw it as a failed realist play; whereas in Sydney the critics immediately saw it for what it was.
             Although "The Removalists" cannot be so simply familiarized into the present day, while keeping the strong sense of mateship that is expressed throughout the play. The play has a very strong sense of the image of the typical Aussie mateships, where every "good mate" stands by and helps another in need. Throughout the past few decades, Australia has become more multicultural, more contemporary and thus more individualistic. Some say that "The Removalists" characters are simply contrived and totally unbelievable, but the characters themselves are ideas, not climactic creations. The writer has successfully divided the Australian society and presented them in the image of the five characters which range from the removalist, a cold and money driven businessman and Kate a semi-upper-middle-class wife. In "The Removalists" Williamson effectively eliminates the image of mateship in Australia. We are shown more than one type of mateship, some more distinguishable than others. We are first introduced to Simmonds we are given the image that he is a fat and middle-aged sergeant who eagerly abuses and embarrasses his lesser workmate Constable Ross, on his first day in the force, which he does with much delight. The perfect image of a true Aussie mate would be sympathetic, sensitive and would always be happy to lend a helping hand to his unschooled partner. However, we are shown a few sightings of Simmond's taking up a fatherly role towards Ross as if mocking him of his inexperience: "I think the first thing you've got to do, Ross, is to take stock of your weakness and face up to them. I think it's just as well we've discovered this flaw in temperament of yours at an early stage because now that we know abo...