Cloudstreet Essay Question (1 Viewer)

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How does Tim Winton show that it is ourselves that remain the biggest barrier to happiness? (Using Cloudstreet)

I got this question off my teacher to do and really cant find any ideas other than the characters as a form of showing these "barriers".

Does anyone else have any ideas, thoughts?

 

[Absolutezero]

Oriel puts a barrier between herself and everyone else (seen by the tent).

Rose creates a tough exterior.

Quick leaves the family.


There are more, but I haven't studied the book in 2 years.

 

[mellie.c]

Why does Quick put up those pictures of people in pain on his bedroom wall?