Purple Threads Flashcards
1
Q
How are Sunny, Nan, Aunty Bubby, and Aunty Boo characterised?
A
Sunny - wants to fit in, loves her family.
Nan - loving, independent.
Aunty Bubby - caring and loving.
Aunty Boo - independent.
2
Q
What are the main themes of the text? How are the themes made apparent?
A
Family - they stick together, rely on and trust each other.
Belonging - sunny wanted to fit in with her peers
RACISM - demonstrated through all the raciest events.
Religion - the fake religious beliefs they had to show.
Independence - the woman show this.
3
Q
Discuss some narrative features of the text, such as symbols and motifs.
A
Black Sheep - symbolise Aboriginal people and how they’re different.
Purple Threads - symbolise difference from normal threads. (People).
