Witi Ihimaeras Big Brother Little Sister
Big Brother, Little Sister – Witi Ihimaera This story is about an elder brother, Hema and a young sister, Janey. ... ” The narrative situation of Big Brother, Little Sister is very like that of “Once Were Warriors”. ... This culminates in an act of violence towards the boy ho leaves home – the younger sister following him – hoping to find a way to Nanny in Waituhi (train to Gisborne). ... Hema’s mother is useless – she is in a new relationship and Hema is told constantly to “Look after your sister. ... fluttered into her brother’s arms. ... ” Setting Big Brother, Little Sister is set on the streets of Newtown (Wellington) at night. ... Theme Big Brother, Little Sister is about violence – especially violence in the home brought about by the abuse of alcohol.