Structure

The film Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) directed by Phillip Noyce follows a chronological plot structure. The film tells the true story of three Aboriginal girls, Molly, Daisy, and Gracie, who escape from the Moore River Native Settlement and embark on a long journey home, following the rabbit-proof fence that stretches across Western Australia. 

The film begins by providing context to the story. Text on a black background sets the scene and offers information about the Aborigines Act and the policies that allow for the forced removal of Molly, Daisy, and Gracie. An adult Molly also provides context through a voiceover.

Then, the audience is offered an introduction to the girls' lives and their close-knit community. The oppressive conditions and cultural suppression within the settlement are portrayed with the arrival of Constable Riggs, who watches the three girls, setting up the conflict between the Aboriginal community and the white colonizers. The girls’ removal from Jigalong increases the tension and acts as an inciting incident. 

Throughout the film, there are occasional flashbacks that provide glimpses into the girls' memories and their strong bond with their families. In particular, Molly remembers an eagle her mother sho...