For my final project, I chose to focus on class relations in The Secret River and how the division of wealth and power was influenced by this. This exhibit will compare Will Thornhill's experience in England, where social mobility was unreachable, in contrast to his experience in colonial Australia, where he was able to rise up in wealth and power. My research and exhibit intends to make the argument that Will's social mobility wouldn't have been possible without colonialism.
Have fun exploring! I recommend navigating following the order of the table of contents. Note: The England section has a dropdown menu with more things to view and interact with!
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Catalina Degnan