christianty

Religion is a recurring theme in the novel, particularly in the creation stories told by the four Indian elders. These stories combine traditional Aboriginal mythology with Biblical stories such as the creation story from the Book of Genesis or the story of Noah. These versions highlight how the Biblical stories are often sexist, violent, and focused on a very strict set of rules and laws. At the same time, they have been presented as the only available narratives and used to oppress the stories of other traditions. Judeo-Christian religions are therefore presented skeptically and critically in the novel.