Belonging
What is one person Jamal belongs with throughout the play?
Bibi (his sister)
In what country does Boy Overboard begin?
Afghanistan
Who is the main character in the play?
Jamal
What dangerous journey do the family go on?
They board a boat as refugees, hoping to reach Australia.
What is dialogue?
The words the character say.
Why do the family feel they don’t belong in Afghanistan anymore?
Because of strict laws and dangers from the government
The refugee camp
What does Fatima, Jamal's mother, do that is dangerous in Afghanistan?
She provides education for girls.
What is Jamal’s dream for the future?
To become a famous soccer player
Read out ONE thing that Jamal says in the play.
Many.
How does soccer symbolise belonging in the play?
It’s a universal game that connects people across cultures
What happens to Jamal's house before they leave?
It explodes
How did the land minds impact Yusuf?
He lost a leg.
What happens in the first scene of the play?
Mohammed, Jamal's father, is helping girls gain an education by transporting them in his taxi boot.
What is the name for the different parts in a play?
Which community does Jamal want to belong to?
The Australian community
Where do Jamal and his family travel to after leaving Afghanistan?
They travel through Pakistan and then board a boat to Australia.
How does Bibi show bravery during the story?
She stands up against unfair rules and speaks her mind
What item do the family have to keep them safe?
A candle which has been passed down in Fatima's family.
What is a stage direction?
What the characters do, how they say something, a description of the stage or of music/ sound effects.
How does the theme of belonging challenge the audience to reflect on refugees in real life?
It makes the audience consider fairness, empathy, and how communities can include or exclude refugees.
How is the setting created in a play?
Through the set and props on stage.
How does the relationship between Jamal and Bibi show the importance of family?
They argue and challenge each other but ultimately stick together and support one another in times of danger.
How does Jamal learn about Australia?
He meets an Australian in the refugee camp
Read out ONE stage direction.
Many.