Maestro

Maestro
Plot
 Paul's growth to maturity throughout the novel. This is the main plot. An example from the novel of how Paul shows increasing maturity:
 Paul starts his relationship with Rosie
 As a result, his self-confidence increases
 As a result, he is confident enough to give musical advice to Jimmy Papas.
 As a result, he is invited into Rough Stuff, where Paul learns things that will affect him in later life (eg music to shit by)
Setting
 Setting is an important part of Maestro. The cartoon-like world is used by Goldworthy to set the mood of the story.
 Mostly set in Darwin, Wet, moist, humid. Implies strong emotion, and also sexuality.
 A town populated by men who had run as far as they could flee - Keller
 Contrast Keller in his dark room with the bright sunlight outside. Implies repressed emotions.
Contrasts within the Novel
 Paul and Rosie's Uni choices: Law and Music are ster...