Was the tribe that Dick spent alot of his time with, the same tribe that his Dad (William Thornhill) killed/massacred? And was that the breaking point of their relationship? Thanks :)

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Was the tribe that Dick spent alot of his time with, the same tribe that his Dad (William Thornhill) killed/massacred? And was that the breaking point of their relationship? Thanks :)

Im doing a reflective monologue on the life of Dick Thornhill, that probes the thinking of why he left home and went to live with Blackwood. Any further information/notes is appreciated! :)

Asked by kathi c #305327 on 3/2/2013 4:03 AM

Last updated by intellectully c #308867 on 3/16/2013 11:54 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/2/2013 10:02 AM

Yes, to both questions. After the bloody dispersal of the Aborigines, his young son Dick leaves him to live with Thomas Blackwood. Dick cannot accept his father's participation in the slaughter, and he never speaks to William again. Long Jack is the only Aborigine left on the land. Permanently disabled by a gunshot wound, he sits on Thornhill's Point challenging William's ownership of the land.