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In the book of Tim Winton, there is a collection of short stories written by Australian writer Tim Winton. It includes 17 short stories. Within these stories common themes, locations and characters are present in some, allowing the reader to make connections between the short stories and make the audience/reader more interested. This assignment is focused on three of these short stories out of 17, I have chosen ‘On her knees’, ‘Damaged Goods’ and ‘Long clear view’ between these three stories there Is a strong connection.

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