She is the oldest sister and the leader of the escape.
Molly
Shows a character’s face or a small detail. Used to reveal emotions or highlight something important.
Close Up
Feeling pleased with your achievements or the achievements of someone you care about.
Pride
Describing one thing as if it is something else.
Metaphor
She is the grandmother and the strong matriarch of the family.
Nan Dear
This human experience is shown through the girls’ determination to get home and push through.
Resilience
Camera is directly above the subject. Makes characters appear small or vulnerable.
Birdseye or Overhead shot
Explosive anger that feels uncontrollable.
Rage
Repetition of the same starting sound.
Alliteration
Where do the Dear family live at the start of the play?
The girls escape from this institution.
Moore River Settlement
Camera is low looking up. Makes characters look powerful, intimidating or dominant.
Low Angle Shot
Feeling open, exposed or emotionally at risk.
Vulnerability
Using an object or image to represent a deeper meaning.
Symbolism
What river do they live by?
Murray River
This character demonstrates how colonisation forces individuals to work against their own people, creating moral and emotional conflict. Who is this character?
Moodoo (Tracker)
Shows what a character sees. Helps the audience experience events through their eyes.
A painful feeling that you, as a person, are flawed or not good enough.
Shame
Words with similar end sounds.
Rhyme
Errols last name ?
Fisher
This technique combines visual framing and lighting to show the contrast between the Aboriginal families and the white institutions.
Juxtaposition
Camera follows a character. Shows movement, journey or pursuit.
Tracking Shot
A sense of satisfaction and comfort with what you have.
Contentment
Highlighting differences to create impact.
Contrast
Where is Mooroopna ?
Victoria near Shepparton