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think he means by ‘wasting’ a life and being a ‘uselessblackfellow’? Imagine Willie’s life twelve months afterthe final camera shot. Drawing from the film in terms ofWillie’s character, beliefs, motivations and behaviour,discuss then write a commentary on his life and circumstancesone year later. Where will he be and what will hebe doing? Will he be happy?Explain the motivations behind Uncle Tadpole’s andFather Benedictus’ separate reasons for travelling toBroome. Why is it essential to the outcome of the storythat both characters should arrive in Broome at roughlythe same time?During the brawl between Slippery, Annie and Willie atthe police station, Uncle Tadpole quietly advances tothe counter and removes his hat, bag and vest, whileRoxanne sits quietly on a bench. Explain what youthink these gestures tell us about Uncle Tadpole’s andRoxanne’s lives and past experience, and why it is thatAnnie displays the most outward demonstration of rage.There are, in fact, many other moments in the film whereUncle Tadpole’s actions tell us a great deal about him.Select at least two other incidents from the film whereUncle Tadpole’s actions give us an insight into his characterand life experience.Discuss the narrative purpose of Roxanne’s role in thestory. For example, if she were omitted entirely from theplot, would it have made any difference to the developmentand resolution of the story? Note that during thescene at the ‘condom tree’, Willie refers to her as ‘ablack angel’. Discuss whether we should regard this asrelevant or meaningful in any way.As for the previous activity, discuss the role and purposeof Roadhouse Betty. Is she merely included for laughs?Drawing on Willie’s conflict issues as a starting point fordiscussion, plan and write a short fiction story about ateenager who encounters pressures from parents andothers about fulfilling their hopes and expectations.These demands are in conflict with the teenager’s ownhopes and desires. How will the central character dealwith these emotional issues? What will be the outcome?Consider how you will present the narrative. For example,your choice of writing the story in the first-personor third-person style may dictate the way in which thereader perceives and reacts to the characters and theirrelationships to each other.SCREEN EDUCATION5