In the novel Lockie Leonard Legend by Tim Winton, Lockie experiences many important changes in his life. His mother, suffering from depression, has the greatest affect on his life, as she has to stay in the hospital and Lockie is left to take responsibility of the household chores. In addition, the other changes which affect Lockie involve his personal relationships with his family and ex-girlfriend Vicki.

An important change in Lockie's life is caused by his mum's depression, as this affects the Leonard family's relationships, household duties and feelings. With the first side effects of Joy's depression, Lockie began to feel neglected which is shown in his thoughts `Just hearing this, it hurt. Lockie couldn't believe it. His own mother saying he was dead'...