The Dry

by

Jane Harper

Rabbits

In The Dry, rabbits represent the fierce competition for resources in Kiewarra, where the struggle to survive and regain control over the environment can cause people to take desperate, selfish measures. Rabbits are a…

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The Ute

In The Dry, utes symbolize rural Australian identity. A ute is a type of utility vehicle similar to a pickup truck that is mostly only sold in Australia and New Zealand. Utes have a…

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