Frank Brown Character Analysis in No Sugar

A white farmer who has traveled to Northam looking for work. Frank has a wife and children who he has not seen for many months. Because of the depression, he’s been unable to find employment, and has been unable to send money home. Frank befriends Jimmy and Sam, and provides them with alcohol in exchange for their friendship and the meals they’ve shared with him. He is taken to court for purchasing alcohol for Aboriginals, and is sentenced to six weeks of hard labor.

Frank Brown Character Timeline in No Sugar

The timeline below shows where the character Frank Brown appears in No Sugar. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Government, Civilization, and Religion Theme Icon

On the street in Northam, Sergeant Carrol interrupts Frank as he rolls a cigarette. Although Frank is camping out with a group of other... (full context)

Jimmy was discovered drunk, and the Sergeant suggests that Frank bought him alcohol. The Sergeant warns Frank that, although Jimmy only received a warning, next... (full context)

Racism, Discrimination, and Colonial Violence Theme Icon

The Sergeant suggests Frank leaves town, but he doesn’t want to go. He’s looked for work all over the... (full context)

Frank exits the stage, and the Sergeant enters the police station. Across the stage, Miss Dunn... (full context)

White Australians vs. the Aboriginal Family Unit Theme Icon

Jimmy, Billy, and Frank return to camp drunk. Milly and Gran follow behind. Jimmy complains about the soap rations... (full context)

...old bike he has spent the day repairing. Milly serves everyone damper and rabbit stew. Frank is grateful for the meal and the meat. Jimmy drinks as the others eat. (full context)

Jimmy tells the group that Frank used to have his own farm. Frank verifies this, but explains that “between the rabbits…a... (full context)

...pushing Jimmy and telling him to cut it out. The two men begin to fight. Frank recognizes that the police might come, which will put him in danger, so he says... (full context)

Jimmy, Sam, and Frank stand trial in a courthouse in Northam. The Sergeant and a local farmer, JP, act... (full context)