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Themes Of Jasper Jones By Craig Silvey

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Craig Silvey's novel Jasper Jones is set in the small Australian town of Corrigan, which appears peaceful on the surface but is rife with underlying issues such as racism and abuse. The author has included these explicit and challenging topics to highlight the darker side of Australian society and to challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths. One of the main themes of the novel is racism, which is evident in the treatment of the town's Indigenous population. The character of Jasper Jones, who is Indigenous, is subjected to racial slurs and discrimination by other characters in the novel. By including this theme, Silvey is highlighting the ongoing issue of racism in Australia and encouraging readers to question their own attitudes

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