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    Belonging Essay (2 Related Texts) Belonging is a multifaceted concept that highlights an individual’s inherent need to feel connection with his peers and in so doing‚ forge a sense of personal identity. This universal desire to belong can manifest itself in different ways‚ either by enriching us as individuals or by limiting us as individuals – in some cases because we cannot conform to social norms – in some cases because we refuse to comply with social expectations. All these ideas are present

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    ideas of belonging in the anthology of poems from “Immigrant chronicle”. The concept of belonging is conveyed through the represent action of people‚ relationship‚ ideas‚ place‚ events and societies. In the text responders may experience and understand all the facts of belonging or not belonging‚ this awareness may be influenced by the different ways perspectives are created through the voice of Peter Skrzynecki. The language techniques express and free verse structure his perception of belonging.

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    “Gaining a sense of ‘belonging’ is a universal need but an individual quest‚ which some achieve and some do not”. Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text and two other related texts. The texts “Immigrant chronicles” composed by Peter Skrzynecki‚ the article “Coming Home” By John Van Tiggelan and the 4-framed cartoon “Patriotism” illustrated by Cathy Wilcox‚ all develop an idea of how belonging is not only a common need but an individual’s mission that may or may not be attained

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    The human quest to belong is characterised by both triumph and failure. Belonging involves triumphing over failure to belong. This is seen in Peter Skrzynecki’s anthology Immigrant Chronicle. The poem St Patricks College explores the persona’s struggle to overcome alienation in his search for belonging. The poem Feliks Skrzynecki explores the persona witnessing his fathers triumph to belong. The picture book The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan explores the things initial failure to belong‚ which is

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    techniques to convey‚ to the reader‚ their ideas about a journey and the impact that the journey being taken may have on an individual or group. We see the different techniques employed by composers through Peter Skrzynecki’s Crossing the Red Sea and Immigrants at Central Station‚ Shirley Geok-lin Lims The Town Where Time Stands Still and The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham. Peter Skrzynecki wrote his poems in order to educate others on the effects and impact that a physical journey can have on

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    To what extent is an individual’s sense of belonging determined by external forces? Support your response by close reference‚ to how ideas about belonging are represented in your prescribed text‚ and at least one other related text of your own choosing. As human we all desire the constant necessity to belong; to family‚ cultural and social groups and to places - in particular our homeland. This essential instinct humans hold to belong allows meaningful and enriching connections and relationships

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    Francois Tremblay maintained that ‘When you belong‚ it is based on the worst in you – racism‚ nationalism‚ hatred of strangers....... You feel belonging to ‘your country’ based on a contrast with ‘other countries’‚ you feel belonging to ‘your race’ in contrast to all others....” On behalf of the University of Sydney I welcome you to our HSC study day. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. In order for an individual to find a connection amongst their boundaries‚ they must adapt to their physical surroundings

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    - mention Immigrant Chronicle Good evening ladies and gentleman‚ Today at this festival‚ I will be talking to you about the concept of belonging. I believe belonging to be a desirable aspect within life and is a multi-level relational state of personal‚ family and friends‚ cultural‚ social and‚ global contexts. Belonging can have a positive or negative effect on an individual which is constantly changing our perceptions of personal‚ filial and social self-image. A sense of belonging is formed

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    needed‚ if there is a lack of understanding then belonging within ceases to exist. Peter Skrzynecki‚ the poet of the anthology Immigrant Chronicle and Robert Zemeckis‚ director of academy award winning film Forrest Gump both look at addressing the importance of belonging and the need for understanding in order to belong. The poem 10 Mary Street by Peter Skrzynecki exemplifies the lack of understanding the persona conveys and the lack of belonging in which is caused through this. This is seen through

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    individuals through a vast range of different processes and levels. A sense belonging is vital for our existence as it creates a sense of fulfilment and protection in our lives. We spend our lifetime searching to belong and be accepted and in the absence of this our lives can becoming meaningless and lose value. So what does Belonging mean‚ although a sense of Belonging may vary from person to person a universal meaning of belonging may be a way of acceptance‚having security‚ fulfilment and a connection

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