Jimmy is the fire of the play. He speaks English fluently but is never “white enough” to be respected. He refuses to doff his hat to the Protector. In the PDF, look for his monologue about the "gift" of white civilization. He represents the futility of violent resistance against a system that has already legalized his elimination.
: Despite the "civilising" attempts of authorities—symbolised by the forced use of soap—characters like Gran reject these impositions, maintaining traditional knowledge and language. jack davis no sugar pdf
No Sugar Author: Jack Davis (1917–2000) Genre: Stage Play / Australian Drama First Performed: 1985 Jimmy is the fire of the play
