Prompt: Belonging to a group both strengthens and weakens our sense of self. The shaping of our identity is aided by various influences in our lives‚ one of them being the groups to which we belong. There are different types of groups which we may find ourselves associated with‚ such as social‚ religious and cultural groups. Belonging to any one of these groups may be either by choice or a sense of obligation. For instance‚ the decision to belong to a certain social group is entirely dependent
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(OTSB)‚ and “The Oasis”‚ a Shark Island Documentary‚ explore this notion through employing the universal themes of compassion‚ alienation and love as they enrich characters sense of hope‚ significance‚ comfort and security- fundamental to a sense of belonging‚ or paradoxically lead to a sense of isolation and exclusion. RMF explores the catalytic nature of relationships in constructing an imperative sense of significance‚ comfort and security‚ through examining the themes of love‚ compassion and alienation
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positive face to face contact with others to feel like they have a sense of purpose. A group you could say you fit in with. If it were not for my friends‚ my life would be dull and boring‚ even a little depressing. I would not have that sense of belonging or support outside of my family‚ and everyone needs time always from their families to let off steam. I have the greatest group of friends or I should say two really good girl friends. Over the years my circle has gotten smaller‚ but that’s ok.
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around them. Because differences in individuals is breeding ground for discrimination‚ which would easily make people to be isolated and bullied. Therefore‚ people would do anything to achieve the acceptances from the others not just for the sense of belonging but in order to protect themselves. Although we would sacrifice anything to achieve acceptance from others‚ we must be clear that change of appearance‚ languages or names does not mean being a fresh person. I have dyed my hair‚ but I’m still “me”
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Migrant Hostel is an account of Peter Skrzynecki’s time in the migrant hostel‚ yet it is ambiguous and could apply to many immigrants. This suggests that many people were struggling to find belonging as immigrants in Australia. A general experience is emphasized in the first stanza by the use of “us” in the 2nd last line. The last line of the stanza poses a question to the reader “Who would be coming next.” This technique is used to engage them in the poem. It also underlines the uncertainty and
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When an individual’s beliefs or values are contradicted by that of their society‚ they must make a choice as to whether belonging to themselves or to the group is more important. Miller explores the reactions of many characters to this dilemma‚ in particular Reverend Hale. Initially Hale is strongly respected and connected to the town‚ being described as “an expert”. He uses the metaphor of “Theology sir‚ is a fortress; no crack in a fortress can be accounted small”‚ to indicate his strong belief
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are. As individuals gain understanding the connection that they may hold with people or places change‚ this in turn affects their identity and how they relate with other people. As people gain a sense of understanding their feelings of belonging change. Belonging is a vital concept for human interaction and allows people to feel they fit in with groups such as family and friends. This concept is explored within the three texts‚ “Romulus My Father” (1998) a memoir written by Raimond Gaita about
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feelings through a system of arbitrary signals such as voice sounds‚ gestures and written symbols. Following with its definition shows that it can be the significant feature for every individuals as human beings to determine identity and sense of belonging. So from using the ability of language to communicate with others is one of the elements which allows us the develop our own unique sense of self. We learn about ourself as we interact with others. As we share our experiences and listen to the others’
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BELONGING / ALIENATION - Two sides of the same coin (duality) Some conceptual dimensions; • choice vs circumstance • change / transition • identity • values • contextual influences Drama 7 mins Exciting • the day i got washed out to sea • getting hit by a car • scoring 12 goals in one football match 7 mins Boring • brushing my teeth every morning • getting locked out after school • looking for food 7 mins Unknown • legs falling asleep while getting a blow job • using
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The concept of belonging illustrates the physical and spiritual concerns of the human condition. These Notions of belonging manifest vividly in Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List‚ Skrzynecki’s Postcard and Ancestors‚ as well as Yann Martel’s novel Life of Pi. When these two elements fuse‚ it creates a complex and ambivalent balance in which one either suffers or is enlightened. Skrzynecki’s Postcard encapsulates physical dislocation. He cleverly uses the postcard as a symbol of this. When Skrzynecki
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