Major characters
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Desert Solitude
Jamie feels trapped by Port Barren’s suspicion and Butcher’s presence. Archie tells him about “wanderers” and “lost ones”, suggesting the land holds unresolved pain. Jamie enters the desert, meets a goanna, and finally feels at ease before falling asleep.
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Key themes
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Why it matters
Can the desert give Jamie the peace he needs?
Important quotations
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