Love and Colonization in Melissa Lucashenko's Novel

This chapter explores the love story between Mullen Yin and Nita, two main characters in Melissa Lucashenko's novel, amidst colonization and the collapse of their surroundings. It delves into their backgrounds, Mullen Yin's longing to return to his country, and the significance of the Baradara, the ocean, to him. The chapter also contrasts traditional Aboriginal culture with the way of life of the new arrivals, highlighting the irony of British claims to bring civilization while decimating paradise.