In this episode, Clare is joined by Tania Castauro to discuss the comparative text pairing of Robyn Davidson's 'Tracks' and Rolf de Heer's film, 'Charlie's Country'. Tania has a strong understanding of the two texts, and confidently shares her interpretations around the parallels between the path Charlie takes and the trip Robyn embarks upon. 

Engaging actively with these two texts is a significant undertaking, as the issues and ideas they explore, provoke and condemn serve as critical reminders of our nation's past, and a reminder of our unavoidable responsibility as Australians. The discomfort that comes with reading and viewing such narratives is necessary to catalyse growth in ourselves, in our understanding, and in our empathy for others. 

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