Dream Stuff by David Malouf

Dream Stuff is about the resolution of problems for individuals. Discuss. Dream Stuff, is a collection of stories where problems arise within relationships of family members because of a number of individual differences. Factors such as isolation, cultural clashes, ownership, power and identity all contribute to the problems and struggles of Amy ' s religious family in Closer , and Jordan McGivern ' s search for identity in Blacksoil Country. Amy's family are Pentecostals and she …

…conflict between man. Malouf explores the social understandings of white Australia and indigenous culture. ' Closer ' and ' Blacksoil Country ' are stories that have both been written in the perspective of a young child. Both children share difficulties and differences within family members but remain loyal despite any objections they may have to their elders ' behaviours. Amy resolves her problem through dreams whilst Jordan does it by reconciling himself to the past.