Crow Country Reflections

Peer Pressure

To draw attention to oneself and fight against the tide of popular opinion is hard for most adolescents. Jimmy Raven stands up for the sacred place of his own race despite peer pressure. He sets an admirable example, which I will be reminded of and compelled to follow whenever I see injustice.

War Memorial

Early in the book Sadie discovered the War Memorial, which influenced her extremely negative attitude towards living in Boort. She grew intrigued by her own family history and became connected with the town. This is similar to my experience of staying in Charleville last January. At first I felt awkward and uncomfortable, as many do in a foreign place, but after discovering that my great grandfather’s name appeared in several places around the town, including a plaque in the War History Museum, I instantly felt a sense of belonging and I yearned to learn more about his life and achievements.