Jimmy and Ruby are the most obvious victims in Stolen but others suffer in their different
In the play Stolen by Jane Harrison that spreads the message about the plight of the stolen Aboriginal children and what they suffered as a result of the brutal separation policy implemented by the Federal Government which ignored the basic bond between parent and child. In Stolen Jimmy and Ruby appear to be the most obvious victims as the former commits suicide after being driven to desperation and the latter is reduced to a child-like catatonic state after succumbing to madness. ... So while Jimmy and Ruby are the victims that stand out, the other three were also victims who suffered with varying consequences even if they were more fortunate. While it’s evident Jimmy and Ruby suffered most beyond the limits of their endurance, the other three didn’t necessarily find themselves in the happiest of circumstances. ... While a positive aspect is Shirley is joyful at the conclusion of the play, she still epitomizes the heartbreak caused by the Stolen Generation because Shirley’s suffering is the pain of unceasing sorrow at the loss of loved ones until she’s finally reunited.