1. Guitar Highway Rose by Brigid Lowry
... also conveyed through the use of Asher's' character and the lack of belonging he feels towards Perth and how he truly feels he belongs back in Byron Bay. "Mum, don't freak but I'm going back to Byron. I just can't hack it here". This brings to the fore, that belonging can be directed towards a place and not just to a group or society ... . Through Asher, who feels the sense of belonging towards Byron Bay, the effect that text types have on a story is explored, and through the use of the letter in the book the reader is shown personal emotions and feelings expressed ... ...
- Word Count: 1421
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Undergraduate