Who Said It
“I’ve stopped going to school. I’m not going to school anymore,”
What is Matt?
This type of communication uses spoken words
What is verbal communication?
This relationship is built on trust and guidance, as an older brother steps into a parental role after a family tragedy.
Who is Matt and Young Kate?
What is Matt and Kates special place?
The pond
“Back then, it had been because there was no need to talk; now it was because our minds were full of things we couldn’t say”
What is Kate?
This type of communication uses body language, facial expressions, and gestures.
What is non-verbal communication?
Following the tragic death of their parents, these two eldest Morrison brothers clash and make sacrifices to keep their orphaned siblings together.
Who are Luke and Matt?
How did Laurie Pye die?
He fell on a sharp saw
“If you want to spend your life feeling guilty because you were born first that’s up to you, but don’t waste it on me,”
What is Matt?
This type of communication includes emails, texts, letters, and reports.
What is written communication?
A teenage pregnancy forces this couple to marry and run a farm, permanently derailing Matt's plans to attend university.
Who are Marie and Matt?
Zoology Professor and Research Assistant
“In Daniel's family there is vastly more shouting and accusing and slamming of doors but far less bewilderment, because people say why”
What is Kate?
This type of communication uses images, charts, graphs, and videos.
What is visual communication?
This abusive father-and-son dynamic from the neighbouring Pye family ends in a horrific tragedy that rocks the entire community.
Who are Calvin and Laurie?
Paid for university textbooks and a gyroscope