Study guide quesitons
Why did Gary Crew decide to to show the text in forms of historical documents?
When do professionals contradict other professionals' work? How does item 10 contradict item 9? Why is this significant? Why did Gary Crew choose the Batavia wreck as the background to the novel? Why did Gary Crew decide that Charlie Sunrise be the only person who knows about the ring (besides Steven Messenger)? What are some supporting quotes about the race ideology of Loos and Messenger? What are the things that Jan Pelgrom and Steven Messenger have in common? What are the perceptions of Black and White Australia in the novel? What is the definition of foreign? Who are the foreigners in this novel? What is the point of using official documents? What is the importance in having several narrators? How does the absence of indigenous narration effect the story? What does the novel say about history? How have Aboriginal People been represented in the past? How have the representations changed over time? Look at the plot structure. Why has the author left the story unresolved? How does the use of professional documents effect beliefs of reader? Why is Steven an unreliable character? Why does Wouter use a sled over any other transport utensil? Why did it make Loos and Pelgrom look silly being so attached to their stockings and soldier toys? What does Dr Michaels say that suggests messenger is an unreliable narrator? (p.240) |
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