Characters
Who is the protagonist of The Dry?
Aaron Falk
One word note found in the library book.
What is grant?
Name of the small farming town where the novel is set.
What is Kiewarra?
The story moves between Aaron's childhood and the present-day investigation.
What is non-linear structure/flashbacks/dual timeline?
CAVAB stands for these.
What are cultural assumptions, values, attitudes and beliefs?
Name of the sergeant who plays a key part in the investigation.
Who is Sergeant Greg Raco?
The reason people suspect Aaron of Ellie's death.
What is a note found with the name Falk on it?
What natural disaster is affecting the town throughout the novel?
Drought
The recurring image of rabbits represents the breakdown of moral values.
What is symbolism?
Society expects men to hide their emotions.
What is an example of a cultural assumption?
Character that acts as a foil to the protagonist.
Who is Luke Hadler?
Luke was doing this before he allegedly went and killed his family.
What is shooting rabbits with Jamie Sullivan?
Place that is described as a "dusty scar".
What is the river?
"Luke lied. You lied."
What is repetition/inner monologue?
Loyalty to friends is important.
What is an example of a value?
The school principal.
Who is Scott Whitlam?
Place agreed upon for the rabbit alibi for Luke and Aaron.
What are the fields off Cooran Road?
City Aaron Falk travels from to attend Luke Hadler’s funeral.
Where is Melbourne?
"The rumors were fed well... and grew fat and solid. They sprouted legs and heads, and they never died."
What is personification?
The townspeople resent Aaron for returning to Kiewarra.
What is an attitude?
Who is the mother and father of Luke Hadler?
Who are Barb and Gerry Hadler?
What is left of the Falk's veranda after the death of Ellie?
A calf with its throat slit
The place Aaron discovers Ellie’s backpack.
What is the rock tree?
The audience suspects one character is responsible, but later information challenges this suspicion.
What is a red herring?
Secrets can damage friendships and relationships.
What is a belief?