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    EVALUATE HOW BELONGING IS EXPLORED THROUGH ‘ROMULUS MY FATHER’ & ONE RELATED TEXT An individual’s ability to belong is based on their capacity to reconcile their values to a larger group identity; whereas a failure to connect‚ due to a disparity in values‚ results in isolation. Raimond Gaita’s memoir RomulusMy Father‚ highlights the centrality of values in connecting through the contrasting experiences of Raimond and Romulus where Romulus’ failure to belong is based on his refusal to acculturate

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    Belonging is a complex perception informed by an individual’s understanding of their own identity‚ and their connections with other people and places. As such it is an intensely personal and subjective concept; Raimond Gaita’s memoir ‘RomulusMy Father’ represents belonging as a perception closely interrelated with one’s identity and wellbeing. Similarly‚ Penn’s 2007 film ‘Into the Wild’ and Judith Wright’s poem ‘Nigger’s Leap‚ New England’ explore the wider significance of belonging on a socio-cultural

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    Concepts of belonging features in RomulusMy Father due to Raimond Gaita’s connection to the Australian Landscape‚ his mother and father’s immigrant experience‚ their unusual family situation and also the values and beliefs Raimond was raised with. Gaita uses an unbiased and objective tone throughout the retelling of his upbringing and by doing this he‚ displays techniques through quotes and symbolism in his desriptions. Romulus never fully adjusts to the Austraian landscape‚ he misses the

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    RomulusMy Father’ is an autobiography/memoir that’s all about having connections to people: family‚ neighbours‚ and friends. Connection to place is also evident; Romulus to Europe and Raimond to Australia. It is “... an original meditation on life itself: character‚ conversation‚ friendship‚ morality and the terror of insanity.” It is a reasoned‚ calm and sincere recount that has the power to bring one to tears or make them grin or laugh as they read a certain part‚ like the antics of Jack the

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    Romulusmy father is a Memoir written by Raimond‚ Romulus’s son is about Romulus and his journey and life in Australia in the early 1950’s. This memoir explores the concept of belonging through many topics such as Romulus and his immigration experience from Yugoslavia to Australia. It explores the shared beliefs and values of Romulus and his son Raimond. It also explores the concept of belonging through the different family member perspective of the landscape and the connections within Romulus family

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    Romulus To What Extent does achieving a sense of belonging rely on accepting one’s past‚ present and future? Our sense of belonging changes significantly over our lives. As we encounter new situations and experiences our sense of belonging natually changes. This essay will with detailed reference to RomulusMy Father‚ Black Magic and Goodfellas show how experiences change our sense of belonging. To achieve contentment in our sense of belonging it is imperative that we accept our past‚ present

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    Year 12 Assessment Task 2: Area of Study- Belonging “We all strive to belong” To what extent is this statement true with regard to your SET text and at least ONE related text of your own choosing? One’s understanding of belonging can broaden their understanding and acceptance of themselves and the world around them. The statement that we all strive to belong is true‚ however it may take time to belong to a certain person‚ place‚ group‚ community or even the larger world. This issue is explored

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    nourishes belonging and a lack of understanding prevents it. Demonstrate how your prescribed text represents this interpretation of belonging: In order to understand belonging an individual needs to accept themselves and consequently be accepted by others. By understanding the innate forces that drive a sense of belonging on can develop a sense of self-identity. The notion of belonging is shaped by personal experiences‚ cultural‚ historical and social contexts. The text RomulusMy Father‚ by Raimond

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    Interaction is the very inception of belonging. Whilst the concept is multifaceted and complex‚ there are distinctive interactions that either enrich or limit an individual’s experience of belonging. This is highlighted through examination of Gaita’s RMF and other texts‚ which each explore the synergy that is belonging. The pedigrees of culture forge the basis of an individual’s experience of belonging. impact on the way in which individuals relate to a particular geographic environment. Collectively

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    thankyou for having me. Belonging is the ability to feel acceptance and understanding within personal‚ cultural‚ historical and social environments. The concept of belonging differs between individuals as their perceptions of belonging are influenced by their differing background‚ understanding and belief‚ which can be. The main thesis featured in my visual representation is ‘when two worlds collide’ and this is a common theme created within my chosen texts Romulus My Father‚ Rabbit Proof Fence and

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