Drover's Wife Questions

Link for the story can be found on: ihslit2006.blogspot.com

Global Literature Name:_______________________
Unit: Australia
“The Drover’s Wife”- Henry Lawson

1. Give three examples of how the drover’s wife dealt with the loneliness of the bush:

a.

b.

c.

2. Give three examples of hardships the drover’s wife needs to deal with.

a.

b.

c.

3. Give three specific examples of ways that Henry Lawson builds suspense in his story.

a.

b.

c.

4. What, do you think, is Lawson’s definition of the ideal bush woman? Provide specific examples form the text to support your answer.


5. Do you think Lawson is realistic or romanticizes bush life in his portrayal of the bush? Explain.


6. What do you think will happen to Tommy when he grows up? Will he keep his promise? Explain.


7. Why does the drover’s wife have no name?


8/ Was Henry Lawson successful in getting into the mind of a bush woman? Explain.