6. How does the society of 19th century England re-create itself in the wilds of New Zealand?

[Jen]

The Colour is very much a novel about perception and self-perception, most often when depicting Class structure. How does the society of 19th century England re-create itself in the wilds of New Zealand? What is upheld and what breaks down?

[Kristel]

With the gold, the colour, class structure was wiped away. It was possible for a change in class strata for people.