In Letterbox-Gate by Liza-Mare Syron we have the theme of identity, connection, shame, honesty, reconciliation and acceptance. Narrated in the first person by Syron herself the reader realizes from the beginning of the story that Syron may be exploring the theme of identity. Syron can trace her family back to the First Fleet on her […]

In Easter, 1969 by Katie Bryan we have the theme of family, barriers, class, innocence and fear. Narrated in the first person by Bryan herself the reader realizes from the beginning of the story that Bryan may be exploring the theme of family. Bryan’s mother is preparing a cake for Katie’s birthday party. Which suggests […]

In Dear Australia by Don Bemrose we have the theme of regret, guilt, identity, letting go, pride and love. Narrated in the first person, by way of an epistolary narrative, by Bemrose himself the reader realizes from the beginning of the story that Bemrose may be exploring the theme of regret. Bemrose finds it difficult […]