Characters
This character is the fierce, protective mother at the heart of the story.
Molly Johnson
Who said "He took me to a mission, west...taught me to read, write and play the tuba"?
Yadaka
This object represents Molly's strength and readiness to defend her family.
The rifle
This character's arrival forces Molly to confront the truth about her heritage.
Yadaka
Who said "I'd love some boots out of that hide"?
Danny
This object symbolises the definition of being a "decent man"
Boots
The names of two of Molly's children.
Danny and Delphi
Who said "Master of the house give you permission to be here, alone with his wife? You shared an intimate moment with that woman"?
Merchant
The object the symbolises the mistreatment and violence against indigenous Australians by white settlers
The snow gum
The names of the two drovers who come looking for Joe.
McPharlen and Parsen
Who said "Drop of whiskey to wash it all down, missus"?
McNealy
This object represents the vulnerability of Molly and her self-sufficiency
The chopping block
The name of the police officer who comes to arrest Yadaka and is shot.
Officer Leslie
Who said "There's a good snow gum, just out front, near the woodheap, bleedin' tree by the looks; dry blood at the base"?
McPharlen
This object symbolises manhood, survival and protection
The spears