Dougy
Dougy (
e-book.[2] It is the first book in the Gracey trilogy, followed by Gracey (1994) and Angela (1998) In 1994 it was an Honour Book in the category of Older Readers in the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.[3] James Moloney taught for 2 years in outback Queensland and his observation from that time developed into the novel. "I watched aboriginal children growing up, the difficulties they faced, the close family relations that mean so much and the ingrained prejudice of the dominant white culture around them."[4] The book is dedicated to Douglas Collins, a student Moloney taught, who collapsed and died during a rugby
game.
Plot summary
The story as told by Dougy tells us about an
racial tension surfaces and violence erupts.[5]
Themes
There are several themes in the book relevant to teenagers and these make it useful as a set text in senior schools
- Relationships: between Dougy and Gracey and their family, mistrust between black and white communities; the closeness and support within the black community[5]
- Identity: Dougy and Gracey lack of knowledge of and interest in their Aboriginality[5]
- Racial issues: the uneasy co-existence of the black and white communities; resentment by white of blacks receiving government money; stereotyped attitudes[5]
- Aboriginal Spirituality: connection to the land and stories through the legend of the Moodagudda[5]
The Gracey Trilogy
The Gracey Trilogy includes:
References
- ^ "Trove". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Maloney, James, Dougy". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "The Children's Book of the Year Awards". The Children's Book Council of Australia. Archived from the original on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "FAQ for Dougy, Gracey and Angela". James Moloney. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Teachers Notes for Dougy : University of Queensland Press". James Moloney. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
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