Themes
Name a theme explored in Rainbow's End
The effects of colonialism on Aboriginal culture / Empowerment / Familial Connection / Racism / Oppression / Knowledge v Understanding
In which decade do the events of Rainbow's End take place?
"But hessian? Like a bandaid over a sore" is an example of which technique?
Simile
"Oh? But you killed it anyway?"
Errol
What is Dolly's daughter's name?
Regina
Name a key challenge faced by the Aboriginal characters in Rainbow's End
Dealing with the impact of land dispossession and loss of cultural heritage / Integrating into European-style society through education / Racism and Prejudice / Voicelessness / Past trauma
Gladys was a member of which generation?
The Stolen Generation
This dramatic technique is used to convey the fanciful hopes and dreams of Gladys and Dolly.
Dream sequence
"Have you learned not to be shamed by them?"
Dolly
Where are the Dear/Banks family relocated after The Flats?
Rumbalara
Which characters in Rainbow's End represents a generation caught between traditional Aboriginal culture and the demands of modern Australian society?
Gladys and Dolly
Which historical event does Gladys want to see at the beginning of the play?
The Queen's tour of Australia in 1954.
The storm that occurs when Dolly is raped is an example of which technique?
Pathetic fallacy
"I want what any mother black, white or brindle wants"
Gladys
Which character is never seen in the play?
Papa Dear
Errol's job of an encyclopedia salesman is an ironic representation of which theme?
- Knowledge vs Understanding
- Western education
- Western biases
Which specific historical event or social movement provides context for the characters' struggles in Rainbow's End?
The Cummeragunja Walk Off
An idiom is a common expression with an implied meaning. Name one idiom said by Nan Dear.
Number of responses, teacher's discretion.
"I will recommend assimilation in my report"
Inspector
Who won the title of Miss Mooroopna-Shepparton?
Nancy Woolthorpe
In the context of the play, how does the title, "Rainbow's End" allude to the central theme of hope?
Rainbow's often represent hope. The irony is that a rainbow is simply an optical allusion, alluding to the hopelessness felt by indigenous Australians.
Which radio show provides historical allusion throughout the play?
Bob Dyer's "Pick-A-Box"
Which item is used as a motif symbolising the intrusion of the public world into the private world?
The radio
"Sometimes, you have to move on. Leave things behind... Even things you love"
Nan Dear
Spell Errol's family's original last name.
Vischer