The Rabbits

by Shaun Tan

When the rabbits came, they brought change—cutting down trees, building roads, and spreading fast. Told through the eyes of those who were already there, this powerful allegory explores colonisation, loss, and resistance, as a peaceful beginning turns into something much more troubling.

Themes

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  • Fear
  • Persecution
  • Colonisation
  • Australia
  • Environment
  • Communication
  • Crisis
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Natural World
  • Truth