Crow Country

by

Kate Constable

Craig Mortlock Character Analysis

Grandson of Gerald Mortlock, and member of the wealthy land-owning Mortlock family of Boort. Craig Mortlock and his family own Invergarry, the property on which sits the Aboriginal sacred circle of stones that Sadie Hazzard stumbles upon. Like his forbearer Gerald Mortlock, Craig is money-hungry and disrespectful of his land’s Aboriginal cultural heritage, going so far as to want to sell some of the Aboriginal artifacts that he discovers on his land to make a profit. Furthermore, he and his son, Lachie Mortlock, desecrate the sacred circle of stones by using it as a place to drink beer with their friends. Craig also has a violent side; as a young man, he assaulted David and almost killed him, as a way for punishing David, an Aboriginal man, for going out with his white ex-girlfriend, Ellie Hazzard.

Craig Mortlock Quotes in Crow Country

The Crow Country quotes below are all either spoken by Craig Mortlock or refer to Craig Mortlock. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Prejudice and Discrimination Theme Icon
).
Chapter 13 Quotes

“Can’t take discipline, though, that’s the trouble,” said Craig. “Brains aren’t wired up that way. Brilliant, quick, amazing skills, but unreliable. Can’t turn up to training week in, week out. No commitment, no discipline.”

Related Characters: Craig Mortlock (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, Ellie Hazzard, David
Related Symbols: Boort
Page Number: 98
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Chapter 16 Quotes

Craig leaned into David’s face and lowered his voice. “Found something very interesting on my land. Aboriginal artefacts. Wondered if you could tell me what they’d be worth.”

Related Characters: Craig Mortlock (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, David, Lachie Mortlock
Related Symbols: The Stone Circle
Page Number: 120
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Chapter 20 Quotes

“You should be pleased! Look at all these people, experiencing a bit of Aboriginal culture!” He waved his arm at the men sprawled against the rocks, their boots resting on the carvings, their cans tossed into the centre of the circle.

Related Characters: Craig Mortlock (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, Walter, Lachie Mortlock
Related Symbols: The Stone Circle
Page Number: 157
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 21 Quotes

“The story goes on, as it always goes on. The Law is broken and there is punishment. The dead cannot live again, but what was taken from the clever man must be returned. When the Law is broken the world is broken. The circle must be joined again.”

Related Characters: The Crows (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, Walter, Craig Mortlock, Lachie Mortlock, Jimmy Raven
Related Symbols: The Stone Circle
Page Number: 165
Explanation and Analysis:
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Craig Mortlock Quotes in Crow Country

The Crow Country quotes below are all either spoken by Craig Mortlock or refer to Craig Mortlock. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Prejudice and Discrimination Theme Icon
).
Chapter 13 Quotes

“Can’t take discipline, though, that’s the trouble,” said Craig. “Brains aren’t wired up that way. Brilliant, quick, amazing skills, but unreliable. Can’t turn up to training week in, week out. No commitment, no discipline.”

Related Characters: Craig Mortlock (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, Ellie Hazzard, David
Related Symbols: Boort
Page Number: 98
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 16 Quotes

Craig leaned into David’s face and lowered his voice. “Found something very interesting on my land. Aboriginal artefacts. Wondered if you could tell me what they’d be worth.”

Related Characters: Craig Mortlock (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, David, Lachie Mortlock
Related Symbols: The Stone Circle
Page Number: 120
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 20 Quotes

“You should be pleased! Look at all these people, experiencing a bit of Aboriginal culture!” He waved his arm at the men sprawled against the rocks, their boots resting on the carvings, their cans tossed into the centre of the circle.

Related Characters: Craig Mortlock (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, Walter, Lachie Mortlock
Related Symbols: The Stone Circle
Page Number: 157
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 21 Quotes

“The story goes on, as it always goes on. The Law is broken and there is punishment. The dead cannot live again, but what was taken from the clever man must be returned. When the Law is broken the world is broken. The circle must be joined again.”

Related Characters: The Crows (speaker), Sadie Hazzard, Walter, Craig Mortlock, Lachie Mortlock, Jimmy Raven
Related Symbols: The Stone Circle
Page Number: 165
Explanation and Analysis: