Purple Threads TS : Descriptive vs Analytical

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In 'Purple Threads' the aunties pass on stories to Sunny and Star.

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In 'Purple Threads' we see how the oral traditions ingrained into the Indigenous Australian culture affect how Sunny sees the world and her values and morals that have been taught to her through generations.

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In Purple Threads the author discusses themes of faith through the characters' religious beliefs but also the connection to Country explored in Sunny and the Aunties’ lives.  

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In 'Purple Threads', the Aunties have flower names potentially symbolising how and where they grew up.

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Jeanine Leane is an author with a good picture of Aboriginal culture and history, using her memory of growing up as a connection to the story which is why it makes it even more special.

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Janine Leane gives voice to indigenous women by showing that the aunties are capable of achieving success in a male dominant society.

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Aunty boo hates male farmers.

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The women in 'Purple Threads' achieve what the men in their society are expected to do.

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When the Aunties fight for the house, they have to try hard to get it.

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Sunny tells her teacher her name and her teacher is really rude about it.

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