Question

What is the significance of the term 'No Sugar' in Jack Davis's play of the same name?

• A. It refers to a character's nickname.
• B. It symbolizes the loss of traditional Aboriginal diet and lifestyle.
• C. It represents the sweetness of reconciliation.
• D. It is a metaphor for the simplicity of Aboriginal life.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It symbolizes the loss of traditional Aboriginal diet and lifestyle.

In 'No Sugar,' the term symbolizes the imposition of a new, often inadequate, diet on Aboriginal people by the colonizers, as well as the broader loss of traditional ways of life and self-sufficiency. It represents the forced assimilation and the detrimental impact on Aboriginal health and culture.