Once Were Warriors

How does the depiction of intergenerational trauma in Once Were Warriors shed light on the complex dynamics of violence and its enduring impact on the novel’s families and communities?

How does Duff represent slavery in Māori culture and how does this impact the novel’s broader discussions around decolonization, cultural revival, and healing?

Discuss the role of the education system in Once Were Warriors, particularly in terms of social inequalities and the characters’ experiences of loss and marginalization?