In A Big Life by Jenny Kee we have the theme of rebellion, race, sexuality, connection, aspirations and independence. Narrated in the first person by a woman called Jenny (assumed to be Kee herself) the reader realises from the beginning of the story that it is a memory piece with the narrator looking back on […]

In Silence by Tony Ayres we have the theme of cultural heritage, homophobia, anger, struggle, hope, fear and acceptance. Narrated in the first person by Ayres himself the reader realizes from the beginning of the story that Ayres may be exploring the theme of cultural heritage. Ayres longs to remember and act out his childhood […]

In My China by Kylie Kwong we have the theme of celebration, tradition, connection, happiness, prosperity, pride and discovery. Narrated in the first person by Kwong herself it becomes clear to the reader while reading the story that Kwong is exploring the theme of celebration. Kwong’s visit to her great-grandfather’s village, a man who left […]

In The Ganges and Its Tributaries by Christopher Cyrill we have the theme of growing up, heritage, conflict, pride and fear. Narrated in the first person by an unnamed man the reader realizes after reading the story that Cyrill is writing a memory piece from events that occurred when the narrator first moved into his […]