Analysis Questions: The Boat
Answer each of the following questions in response to the graphic novel. (Can be found at sbs.com.au/theboat/)
1) Why does the protagonist, Mai flee from Vietnam?
2) Describe Mai's journey.
3) What is the significance of the character Truong?
4) Why do you think Mai's parents arrange for her to escape on a dangerous boat?
5) What is the significance of land at the novel's conclusion?
6) Do you think that Australia should accept more refugees?
