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    Ellis Island

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    Ellis Island: Isle of Hope or Isle of Tears? Between 1892 and 1924‚ over 12 million immigrants arrived in America filled with hopeful anticipation of a new life (National Park Service para 1). Following their long journey by ship across the Atlantic Ocean‚ the first stop for many immigrants was Ellis Island. First- and second- class cabin passengers‚ who were immediately cleared for entry into America without being inspected or questioned‚ referred to Ellis Island as the “Isle of Hope.” For

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    Feliks Skrzynecki Belonging presupposes inclusion and an acceptance of self‚ satisfying a yearning to be something larger than ourselves. The subjective nature of belonging‚ however‚ suggest it is often far more ambiguous and complex. Belonging as a potentially positive force is recognised in the poet’s representation of his father’s connection to his Polis past. The metaphor ‘where his father kept pace only with the Joneses of his minds making’‚ coupled with the simile‚ ‘loved his garden like

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    Island man is a poem written by Grace Nichols; she was born in 1950 in Guyana and is still alive today. In 1977 she migrated to England. Just like John Agard the author of the poem “half-caste” they both are of mixed cultures‚ and they try to show this mixture on the language in their poems. The themes explored in Island man by Grace Nichols are Cultural identity‚ the difficulty of belonging to 2 cultures‚ feeling separated from home and not being able to distinguish dream from reality. Cultural

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    My step dad’s name is Thomas Burgener he has played a big role in my life this year. He has influenced me to very successful‚ and I receive lots of positive feedback from him. The positive feedback he gives me has made me concerned about what action I should make that will help me later on in the future. My step dad is very tall like the St. Louis Arch. He has thin brown hair with thin eyebrows. Working most of his young life in construction has made him a very strong man. Not having my real dad

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    however‚ it is the connections that we form with people in places‚ memories of previous places and ones response to experiences within places that heightens ones sense of belonging or alienation. The concept of belonging through connections with people‚ experiences and memories in certain places is explored in the texts Romulus my Father a memoir by Raimond Gaita and Oranges and Sunshine directed by Jim Loach. It is not a connection with the physical landscape that allows us to experience a sense of

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    speech On September 30‚ 1993‚ a miracle that was unexpected happened. I’m going to tell you about an amazing and wonderful person; me!! I’ve known this person my entire life. Many people can consider me many things. Today I’ll tell you about my daughter‚ Vanessa‚ my family‚ and some of my hobbies. Now let me tell you about my daughter. My daughter Vanessa Rose was born on May 13‚ 2005‚ she weighed 7 pounds‚ she was 20 inches long‚ and born at 6:15 in the morning. She is now 2 ½ years old. I got

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    Perceptions on Belonging

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    Perceptions of Belonging in our society “We belong … like fish in water. We’re in our environment.” This quote from the New York Times shows the perception of belonging as the idea about connecting to a place‚ person‚ group or a community. ’Feliks Skrzynecki’ by Peter Skrzynecki‚ ’I’m nobody! Who are you?’ by Emily Dickinson and ’The Rabbits’ by John Marsden & Shaun Tan show the concept of belonging as being contrasted towards the New York Times quote‚ showing the alienation and non-existent

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    Sipadan Island

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    Whether you are a skillful diver‚ or just a beginner in this sport‚ Sipadan Island from the Malaysian archipelagos is definitely the place to go on your vacation. Located on the east side of the Borneo Island‚ Sipadan has been free of inhabitants ever since it was declared a “natural sanctuary”‚ with the great contribution of the famous marine biologist Jacques Yves Cousteau. From this point of view‚ it is a great opportunity to study different species of sea creatures in their natural habitat

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    Belonging - the Crucible

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    Arthur Miller sets his play‚ The Crucible‚ in a patriarchal and puritanical town where belonging to society is superficial. Through my study of this play‚ I have gained many insights‚ which are also reflected in my two related texts‚ I am Sam directed by Jessie Nelson‚ and My Sister’s Keeper written by the author Jodi Picoult. Belonging to someone or a group gives an individual and others the strength‚ confidence and power. However‚ society may also marginalise different people within their society

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    Caelia D Romulus Monologue

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    Caelia S D Romulus‚ How does being the king feel? It must feel like a relief because you had to kill your brother to get in this position. Did you kill your brother out of hatred or did you still care for him because I am very eager to know. I bet being the king is a hard task‚ I have not been one myself because I am simply a woman‚ but it seems hard enough just to help one person with their problem‚ but with millions of people‚ that must be the toughest task in the world! I admire that you were

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