Journey Characters

The unnamed 71-year-old Māori narrator is the protagonist of “Journey.” He is the oldest living member of his family, which consists of himself, his 11 nieces and nephews, and their families. On his trip into… read analysis of The Narrator

The city planner is the story’s main antagonist, representing the forces of colonization that the narrator faces. Going into the meeting, the city planner has the same agenda as many other New Zealand government officials… read analysis of The City Planner

George is a younger relative of the narrator, who would often run away from his home when he was a child and stay for weeks at the narrator’s house without speaking. He now lives… read analysis of George

The taxi driver is a friend of the family who regularly drives the narrator and his family members around town. He has a wife and children. He expresses care for the narrator by making friendly… read analysis of The Taxi Driver