She wanders into a tent featuring a giant and a dwarf. The depressing and perfunctory nature of their performance disturbs her.
Elizabeth Harrower (1931-2020) was an Australian playwright and novelist. She is known for her insightful and nuanced portrayals of Australian life, often focusing on the complexities of human relationships and the social conventions of her time.
: Like much of Harrower’s work, the story examines the "torsions of power" in ordinary relationships. Janet’s realization is not just about her own lack of love, but the freedom found in acknowledging her own solitude. Reader Resources
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