Global Literature: Australia Name:________________
“Enri- Enri and the Kookaburra”
1. Who is the main character? What was his life like before he came to the outback?
2. What is the symbolic significance of the shedding of the clothes and the watch?
3. What does the main character hope to accomplish there?
4. Why do the aborigines laugh at Henry when they first see him?
5. How does Enri earn his name?
6. Show three ways in which Henry becomes part of the Aboriginal community:
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b.
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7. The author illustrates two very different lifestyles in this story. What aspects of aboriginal life does the author prefer to Henry’s old life. Explain his reasoning.
8. How comfortable would you be in Enri’s situation? What would you miss about your old life & how would your life improve?
9. List two philosophical (deep questions about life) questions the author poses in this story. Then answer the question from the author’s point of view.
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