The novel Deadly Unna is set in a small coastal town on the York Peninsula. The novel is mainly focuses on male characters both Indigenous and while backgrounds. Author Phillip Gwynne showcase themes of belonging, identity and race and racism through the characters. Such as…. complete
The term belonging means to feel wanted and appreciate, to be able to fit in. In the novel Deadly Unna, belonging is showcases multiple times in the book. Blacky’s friendship with Dumby was questioned and mocked by many. It was clear that the Indigenous weren’t wanted at The Point but only recognized when playing at the jetty with the whites. Even though their friendship was questioned, many still disobeyed what others said and kept their friendship alive. Another example of belonging is the football team they are united and together because they belong in that team. But even …show more content…
In the text the identity of Indigenous Australians is taken to the audiences’ thoughts through the viewpoint of Blacky both in his interactions with Aboriginal peoples and in what he observes from members of his community. In this way what it means to be black is understood in a non-Indigenous way. This has a major impact on Indigenous identities and are conveyed to the reader. Example Indigenous identity is known mainly though non-Indigenous ways. As a result, blackness and whiteness exist as to their position as opposites.
The book “Deadly Unna?” showed many different themes which can be significant in today’s society. The themes of racism, belonging and identity were all well displayed through the different styles as they created a good and appealing story that was portrayed through the eyes of the characters. Today we have come very far to be where we are but we still face the problems of racism, belonging and identity. Certainly, while racism, belonging and identity issues isn’t as a big of an issue as is was in the past, there is still room for