With Ort as our narrator, Winton uses narrative techniques, symbolism, imagery and characterisation all tied in with the setting to create impressions of Ort's persona. ... Winton continues to establish the Australian outback as Ort plays cricket and comments on the bush turning in the heat. ... Even when Ort goes into town with Tegwyn no one asks him how they are doing, treating them with little respect. This implies that there is a lot of tension among the town people. ...

• Word Count: 3499
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School