My First Kiss by Lian Low

1. How does the author describe Malaysia in regards to showing affection?
The author describes Malaysia in regards to showing affection as bare and almost non-existent.

2. What happens to the author when she hits puberty?
When the author hits puberty, she starts looking and guys differently and tries to orchestrate a kiss in her play. 

3. What is the author’s experience at school when she first arrives to Melbourne?
She's sort of made into an outsider and only knows the people in her ESL class. 

4. What is it that made the author feel that she wasn’t Australian even though she spoke English fluently?
Her Asian accent when she spoke and because she doesn't use slang.

5. What else was it about the author that further alienated her from her peers?
She doesn't know anyone except the other Asians.

6. What does the use of description like ‘crash hot’ do to the audience’s perception of the author?
It shows she's trying to speak with more slang and not always speak proper.

7. What opportunity does university give the author? What is it about university which would allow her to express herself more freely?
University gives the author an opportunity to direct and write plays. She expresses her feelings more freely because she can do this. 

8. What role does creativity play for the author? Why do you think that creativity would be so important to her?
Creativity plays a big role for the author because it allows the author to express herself more freely. I think creativity is important to her because it would bring her closer to others.