Dumby Red Character Analysis

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Deadly Unna? Essay Through his brief friendship with Dumby Red, Blacky learns important lessons about human dignity, racism, justice, death, courage, family and friendship. It is through his friendship with Dumby and Clarence that he learns to see things from their point of view. This allows him to grow as a person and develop perspective on life and human relationships, something that is lacking throughout the broader community. The whole story is based on human dignity. Blacky learns important lessons through winter to summer. Examples include when Dumby passed the ball to Clemboy in the Grand Final even though Clemboy wasn’t the deadliest kicker in the team, Dumby was. But Dumby realizes that Clemboy hasn’t had a kick all day and he doesn’t want him to be ashamed. Blacky learns that it’s not just about him, he’s got teammates to help him. Another example is when Blacky felt guilty and uncomfortable when he saw the graffiti on the jetty. Then he gets rid of it later in the story. Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another. Many examples of racism can be seen throughout the story such as the comment from the character Mad Dog. “I don’t shake hands with boongs” (Page 29).…show more content…
Blacky’s determination to attend Dumby’s funeral marks a turning point. He knows his actions will put an end to his friendship with Cathy. He does get to the funeral and the experience gives him the courage to make a further stand and he also stands up to his father over borrowing the paint, even though he knew it would bring the full weight of his father’s rage upon him. It is clear when he and his siblings paint over the ‘BOONGS PISS OFF’ graffiti, how much he has matured. He is standing up for something important. Although he knows that he can’t change the attitudes of the Port overnight and the slogan may well reappear, he also knows he has at last taken responsibility for something he can change, not forever, but for tonight

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