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Discuss the way in which 'Neighbours' by Tim Winton and 'Stolen Car' by Archie Weller reflects the specific values and attitudes of a culture in which is produced.  

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No text is culturally or socially neutral. Discuss the way in which 'Neighbours' by Tim Winton and 'Stolen Car' by Archie Weller reflects the specific values and attitudes of a culture in which is produced. Throughout all novels, whether long or short, fiction or non-fiction, there must be a series of themes which convey specific values and attitudes. The values and attitudes chosen are to reflect an era in which they have been produced. Tim Winton's 'Neighbours', and Archie Weller's 'Stolen Car' both mirror the significance and point of view of Australian's at the time of production. They both contain strong messages of life, culture and a sense of belonging. Within the two texts there is evidence of style, characterisation, settings and themes to express the values and attitudes of the people. Characterisation in 'Stolen Car' and 'Neighbours' both depict localisation of beliefs and attitudes through either dialogue or actions. 'Neighbours'...

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