Voices and Signs - The Piano

Character Comparison Table 

	Stewart	Ada	Baines	
A key decision the character makes: 	He swaps the Piano for a piece of Land. 	She chooses Baines over Stewart 	He throws the Piano over the side of the waka	
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Objects they are associated with: 	Axe, Surveyors' tools 	the Piano 	Tattoos	
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Language/expression 	Well educated, well spoken. 	Does not speak. Expresses herself in other ways. 	Speaks Maori and English. Cannot Read or Write.	
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Costume 	Often wears formal costume, (top hat, and suit on the beach.) 	Formal dress at the beginning of the film 	Wears a variety of clothing. Not formal.	
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