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    Belonging is neither a physical nor tangible construct; rather it is the psychological and metaphysical abstract which permeates the human ability to form relationships and discover notions of identity‚ acceptance and understanding. The notion of belonging however is one which is apparent through the consideration of the personal‚ cultural and historical context which shapes a sense of belonging to the individual‚ the community and the environment. As a social construct‚ belonging and its subsequent

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    Cultural differences create barriers to belonging but these can be broken down over a period of time. This notion is evident in Tim Winton’s text ‘Neighbours’ and Steph Green’s short film ‘New Boy’. Both of these texts explore the ways that shared experience and conformity can bring people together and allow them to form connections. The development of people and their relationship with others overtime help break down barriers to belonging created by cultural differences. This idea is evident throughout

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    Tim Winton once said “Our Culture is obsessed about belonging‚ but people haven’t grasped the notion that you have to earn belonging‚ to earn some kind of comfort and ease of familiarity with yourself’’. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems Feliks Skrzynecki‚ St Patricks college and 10 Mary Street reflect this idea through many different ways and in many different contexts such as family‚ school‚ home‚ culture and land. To belong is to feel as though you are a part of something‚ where you connect with other

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    truly understand yourself and your surroundings‚ then you will never truly feel as though you belong where you are. The text ‘The Simple Gift’ by Steven Herrick highlights that in life understanding nourishes belonging. Alternatively they reveal that a lack of understanding prevents belonging. This is revealed through the use of free verse‚ first person‚ flashback‚ and symbolism The Simple Gift is written in the form of free verse novel. The novel allows the story to be told from a number of perspectives

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    conform‚ a deeper sense of belonging to one’s self can be achieved. The need to belong is innate in humans and it is this thirst that drives individuals to disregard personal wants for society’s expectations. But by rejecting social orders‚ individuals may stray from society’s expectations in pursuit of an individual fulfillment. The notion of conformity is seen in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller where individuals conform to be included in the safety net of belonging. The song Numb by Linkin

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    artistic and innovative cinematic styles which blend film techniques from Hollywood musicals and dance films with more traditional techniques. · Explanation of key terms (see above) · Analysis of how the text relates to belonging Rebellion‚ exclusion and true ‘belonging’ The

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    humans we constantly strive to belong within groups – familial‚ peer and cultural groups.” As humans we constantly strive to belong within groups. ‘The Simple Gift’ by Steven Herrick shows different ways through out the novel‚ an understanding of belonging in familial‚ peer and cultural groups. In the simple gift‚ billy’s father shows that he’s reckless behaviour and his constant drinking has reflected on his connection between him and his son is violent‚ not caring‚ unloving or showing an act of

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    Belonging is the sense of inclusion experienced in relationships‚ and is a core ideal desired by human nature. An assurance of one’s identity may facilitate a deep connection to an entity‚ be-it a place‚ group or individual‚ which may cyclically positively influence one’s development of character. However‚ belonging is inevitably accompanied by barriers‚ deliberately or unknowingly placed‚ denying individuals opportunity to form relationships. Aforementioned notions are clearly exemplified in Raimond

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    setting is perfect for displaying the discrimination to this new alien species in comparison with the past discrimination as previously mentioned. The setting and different environments used in the film help to create a clearer understanding of how belonging is portrayed. The aliens are kept in a filthy refugee camp with shanty houses‚ surrounded the by the city of Johannesburg in living conditions not much different from that in which a homeless person would live in. This displays the aliens’ very low

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    establishes the perception that a sense of belonging can emerge from connections with people and place after one experiences alienation. During his journey‚ Chris encounters a series of characters who shape his life but due to his fear of relationships‚ he pushed them away and continued to Alaska. The film incorporates a variety of auditory‚ visual and language techniques to reveal challenges and his discovery of his need for other people. A sense of non-belonging with his parents at the beginning of

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