1.Third person narrative Although the novel is written in third person, monk effectively positions the responder to crucial moments from Brett's point of view. A good example of this is the prologue which describes Brett's capture by the police phrases such as "busted" "all that alcohol goon to waste" "forget it" and "wrong". Effectively re-create what is going on in Brett's mind. Later in the novel, monk uses this techniques to show the beginning of …showed first 75 words of 331 total…

…showed last 75 words of 331 total…and the end of the novel represents the way Brett has been disempowered by his offences. The horse mustering episode shied away at the sight of him. "in much the same way Brett finds it difficult to trust Sam." Brett's mastering of difficult horses is a metaphor for his energy and self - discipline. Whilst he succeeds in the mustering slaws develop and his ability to work co-operatively with one another in a social venture.