This essay will illustrate the theme of love displayed in the novel Wild Pork & Watercress, written by Barry Crump.
Wild Pork And Watercress exhibits this feeling strongly through Ricky Baker’s connections. Ricky Baker is introduced as a troublemaker, regardless of that being mentioned Aunty Bella decided to celebrate his birthday for the first time, even giving him a dog.
Love is not only what you feel in your heart. Love is also gained from shared experiences and tribulations showcased by Ricky Baker and Uncle Hec and their journey. Their relationship and love was earned and you don’t see that everyday.
Wild Pork And Watercress demonstrates the tougher side of love pointing out that love isn’t just affection and caring. Showed with resilient personalities in its characters accomplishing its unique establishment to the novel. Wild Pork And Watercress also relates to many of our Maori kids also encouraging the readers of this novel.
I personally love this novel because of how love is displayed throughout the text. I have directly lived with this form of love no doubt my whole life, it is one of my favorites.