Jasper Jones Quotes Flashcards
Nutshell
Jasper Jones written by Craig Silvey (2009) is a coming of age novel set in the fictional Australian rural town of Corrigan in the 1960’s. The novel explores the southern gothic theme, as it analyses the mystery surrounding the tragic death of young Laura Wishart in a town filled with secrets.
Racism towards Mrs Lu
“She screamed until her face was red, then she stomped over to Mrs Lu. She slapped her cup up, right into her chest and her chin, staining her thin summer blouse and scalding her skin.”
Jasper Jones Appearance
“He’s a thief, a liar, a thug, a truant.”
Jasper Jones Reality
“Jasper Jones speaks the truth in a whole town of lies.”
Corrigan Appearance
“Maybe that’s why this town is so content to face in on itself, to keep everything so settled and smooth and serene.”
“It feels like we’re traipsing through a postcard.”
Corrigan Reality
“It’s small and it’s nasty and it’s lousy with sadness. Under every rock. Hidden in every closet. Shaken from every tree, it seems there’s something horrible I don’t want to see.”
Charlie Bucktin Appearance
“This is the first time I’ve ever dared to sneak away from home.”
Charlie Bucktin Reality
“‘This,’ I point at the backseat of the car, ‘This means I don’t have to do what you say anymore’.”
Jeffery’s Bullying
“Jeffery’s parents are Vietnamese so he’s ruthlessly bullied and belted about by boys at school…Jeffery is unflappable. He has a smile that you can’t wipe or slap or goad off his face. He never stoops to sycophancy or spite.”
Jasper Jones Racism
“I’ve heard Jasper Jones described as a half-caste…kids have been waylaid by the devil.”
“Jasper Jones is right. Of course this town will blame him.”
Motif: Brick in Belly
“Something is happening outside Jeffery’s house. My bricks sink and I gasp.”
Motif: Snow dome
“It’s crazy. Like we’re living in the middle of one of them snow domes. You know, the ones you’re supposed to shake up.”
Motif: Bubble
“There’s a blizzard in my bubble.”
Attitudes
- Corrupt
- Unjust
- Critical
