Role Of Family

NO SUGAR BY JACK DAVIS

Quotes

He passes one to Joe, who is absorbed in the western mail.

Shows the parents interest in their childrens education,

despite the infiltration of western culture.

Mary: Granny, tell her to go away

This displays the familial nature of Aboriginal

culture and how cultural links = family.

Well, he was a real mate to me. He took me to his

home and gave me a meal of- Frank

This represents the familial and welcoming
environment of the indigenous culture despite
years of oppression.

The love of Mary and Joe creates a relationship

between two families. The Millimura family

integrates with Mary Dargarru, resulting in the
birth of the baby.
Im glad where not related. representing that

they are capable of forming a relationship and

create a larger family, with the birth of their child;

Dignity
Despite the family being stripped of the rights and

limited to necessities, collectively they maintain selfworth and dignity.

The parody song; No sugar in our tea.. Bread and
Butter we never see
Jimmy So he could have a nice, white little town
As a family, they rely on each other for assistance

and guidance, resulting in resourcefulness.

Resourcefulness
As a family, they rely on each other for assistance

and guidance, resulting in resourcefulness.

And you fellas, we got no meat for dinner or supper;

youll have to go out and get a couple of rabbits

Milly

ACTING
Act One, Scene 5