In Cloudstreet, Winton explores the theme of a sense of plac

Winton portrays a sense of place as having a range of different qualities to each character in the novel Cloudstreet. A sense of place can give a character an identity, which alters the way in which other characters perceive and relate to them. Some characters find that their sense of place is an escape and comfit to them. A lot of characters in Cloudstreet search for this sense of place in order to feel comfort and recognition.

In the case of Quick Lamb, he tends to find comfit in being outdoors. Quick decides to move out of Cloudstreet and move to the outback where he believes he will have a sense of place. Work

“He was comfortable out there on the water, alone with the city lights and the quiet pressure of

back into the anonymous mass of the class, she did love it.” p 162.

“She misses the idea of herself as well. Back in Geraldton people knew her…But at least she

“The pig, the sound of middle C ringing in her ears, the sudden claustrophobia of the

On his return to Cloudstreet, Quick turns to working on the river. Working on the river gives Quick a feeling of belonging and thus a sense of place. He feels he has a purpose and identity, to catch fish to sell in the shop to help his family. Quick feels comfortable on the river.

Stockings… On the way home the train carriage wasn’t big enough for her.” p 182.

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