Exam quotes Flashcards
Racial Prejudice quotes
“Take it from me, I’ve been dealing with them for many years. I’ve got nothing against them but I know what they’re like.” Sergeant Carol Act one
“I got warrants here for the arrest and apprehension of all of yous. You’re being transferred, every native in Northam is going.” Sergeant Carol one
Power quotes
“You are under arrest under section 12 of the Aborigines act for absconding from the Moore River settlement.” Sergeant Carol Act three
“Well, I’ve got all the warrants.” Neville Act one
Injustice quotes
“And he been beat that old man with the stockwhip.” Billy Act two
“Neal grabs her. Billy holds her outstretched over a pile of flour bags. Neal raises the Cat O nine tails. A black out. A scream.” Stage directions act four.
Dispossession quotes
“Bastard! They reckon they was gonna look after everything we left behind.” Joe Act three
“And don’t you go wrapping him up in a gumbet blanket. You wrap him in a proper box.” Milly Act four.
Community quotes
“But Mary it’s for your own good and the baby’s and I only want to help.” Matron act four
“I’d intended to ask your permission to start a small library.” Sister Eileen act four
Family quotes
“Mary, Gran, and Milly are silhouetted inside the tent. Mary suffers a contraction.” Stage directions act four
“Common girlie. I’ll carry you.” Sam Act one
Cultural identity quotes
“Fuck you you white bastard. I don’t give a damm for no man who don’t give a damm for me.”Jimmy act one
“No sugar in our tea. Bread and butter we never see. That’s why were gradually fading away.” Aborigines Act four
