Short Story Gail Jones Summary

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The representations of the past in literature serve as a powerful tool for nations and cultures to recognise themselves, understand the intricate realms of their history, and create a firm foundation within their identities. A multitude of literary works have made reference to the past in order to shape and construct national identity. Masking and Western dilution of aspects of Aboriginal culture within modernised Australia makes the construction of true Indigenous culture one with many missing sections, if solely relying on the construct of culture within society today. But through literary works such as Gail Jones’ novel “SORRY”, the culture of the indigenous is able to be constructed, as the novel delves deep into the complexities of Indigenous