... spans across a time period of nearly seventy years, told from the perspective of many characters, but primarily following the story of Gemmy, a white man who, after living sixteen years with the Aborigines, emerges into a small European settlement in north Queensland. Gemmy is considered by the Europeans to be ... understanding of destruction or even regret. He is constantly susceptible both physical and sexual abuse, and although he begrudges Willet for exposing him to these things, he still feels affection for the man. However, "one night, after a beating no worse than others he has re...

• Word Count: 1478
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate