Sadie acquires a strong sense of responsibility by her offering of the tin to Aunty Lily, enabling Crow’s enigmatic story to continue and develop a step further ahead. Since Sadie has learnt to respect the land throughout the book, her respect for Jimmy’s tin is instinctive. Sadie is aware of the tin’s significance because “… they were holy objects, magical objects…” (P205) within and that “…it would be as awful, as disrespectful, as melting down the communion cup…” (P205) if she were to open the tin. Sadie immediately recognises it and takes it directly to Aunty Lily, ensuring it stays safe and secure, protecting his history and identity. Through Sadie Hazzard actions, Sadie demonstrates the value of responsibility throughout the novel to help her overcome difficulties in crow country for example when Sadie discovers Jimmy’s tin, filled with his sacred belongings. The novel highlights the power of friendship, courage and responsibility and which the characters utilise to unravel a strange mystery, whilst solving a vicious crime. The lives of the three protagonists within the story are Sadie, Walter and Lachie and we witness the shadow and impact upon them. A time slip story with an extraordinary sense of place, explores and identifies significant themes such as racism and the indigenous culture. Crow Country written by Australian author Kate Constable is a contemporary novel set back in 1933 rural Victoria.
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