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What type of language is used in the book to make the reader feel sympathy for the girls as they trek across the harsh landscape?
Emotive language.
Who is the main protagonist in the story?
Molly Craig.
What is one of the central themes of the book?
Survival
What country is the story set in?
Australia.
During which policy era does the story take place?
The Stolen Generations.
How does Pilkington use descriptive language to portray the Australian outback?
Through vivid imagery describing the landscape’s beauty and danger, like the vast, dry plains and harsh conditions.
What motivates Molly to undertake the journey along the Rabbit-Proof Fence?
Her desire to return home to her family and escape the mission.
What does the Rabbit-Proof Fence symbolise?
Hope and guidance.
What is the Moore River Native Settlement?
A place where Aboriginal children were taken and forced to live.
What was the goal of the assimilation policy depicted in the book?
To integrate Indigenous people into white society by removing children from their families.
Which literary device is being used in this quote: "The sun blazed down relentlessly, baking the earth into a cracked mosaic"?
Imagery.
Which family member is Molly most determined to reunite with?
Her mother.
Why is resilience an important theme?
The girls never give up, even when it’s hard.
Describe the weather conditions the girls face during their journey.
Extremely hot, dry, and challenging.
What does the government’s tracking of the girls reveal about the control exerted over Indigenous people?
It shows the oppressive surveillance and lack of freedom imposed on them.
How does the author characterise Molly as a leader?
Molly is characterized as resourceful and determined, exemplified when she uses her knowledge of the land to guide her sisters safely.
What does the Rabbit-Proof Fence symbolise for the girls?
t symbolizes hope, a guide home, and resistance against oppression.
How does the story show the impact of racism?
It shows how Aboriginal children were taken from their families.
How does the setting of the Moore River Native Settlement contrast with the girls’ home?
The settlement is strict and oppressive, while their home represents freedom and family.
How does the book critique the Australian government’s treatment of Indigenous people?
By exposing the injustices and trauma caused by policies like the Stolen Generations.
Why is the use of emotive language important in the scene where the girls are taken from their family?
It emphasises the trauma and injustice they experienced, evoking empathy and anger in the reader.
How are the Australian authorities represented in the story?
The authorities are portrayed as cold, authoritarian, and lacking empathy, enforcing oppressive policies that disregard the cultural and emotional well-being of Indigenous families.
In what ways does the book highlight the impact of the Stolen Generations policy?
By showing the girls’ forced removal, the trauma of separation, and their determination to resist cultural erasure.
Why is the Australian landscape significant to the story?
It shapes the challenges the girls face and highlights their connection to their land and culture.
Why is "Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence" an important story for understanding Australia’s history?
It sheds light on the resilience of Indigenous people and the consequences of the Stolen Generations.