A play by Hannie Rayson
A text currently on the VCE booklist 2009
Study Guide Sample Prologue
December 1934 – the Myrtle family farm
1. What do we learn about the relationship between Norm and the twins?
2. What can we deduce about the relationship between Dibs and Girlie?
3. Why do you think the twins chose to sing the ‘Two Little Girls in Blue’ song?
Act One
Scene 1
1. What do Julia’s first words tell us about her character?
2. What did you find funny about this scene?
3. Compare Julia and Felix. What are their similarities and differences?
4. Why did Felix agree to accompany his mother on this trip?
Scene 2
1. What do you notice about Girlie’s language in this scene? Are there ‘defining’ characteristics about it?
2. Are you surprised by anything Dibs has to say about her daughter?
3. Make a list of the slang terms used in this scene.
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