Overview of themes
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil explores the history of the Highlands through three central themes:
- the role of women
- ownership and wealth
- change
ThemeOverview of themes
Ownership and wealth, change, and the role of women are central themes, as McGrath examines the systematic erosion of Highland identity and the continued exploitation of the land.
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