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    Belonging is a satisfying and comfortable sensation that an individual feel when they identify themselves as valuable in particular circumstances. This feeling of belonging can be attained through relationships with people and communities. However‚ the perceptions of not belonging may emerge from pessimistic sense of identity due to being different to the majority and the society’s objection to belong. From birth‚ an individual’s culture and family are closely linked to the person’s sense of identity

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    About Writing Adapted from: A Sense of Belonging – Oxford University Press Australia 1) Plot The plot is what happens in the story. It can range from the very simple‚ to very complicated. Simple plots usually depend on other factors to bring the story to life in the reader’s mind. A simple example of a narrative plot is the introduction-rising action-climax-resolution model. Certain stories have expected story lines‚ while others are complex or have so many twists that the reader is caught by

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    “a sense of belonging” is a book that nobody should miss! It provides students with the opportunity to examine different writing models and techniques while raising their awareness of different issues such as racial discrimination and racial abuse. Many of my friends found it interesting to read and could not stop reading the whole book although we were told to finish only four stories and only stopped flipping and reading till the last page! I personally find the book worth a read and would like

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    "Sense of Self" is defined as a general conscious awareness your of your own identity. My sense of self‚ (as I have come to understand the term) is essentially what defines me and makes me unique. This could be a certain look‚ attitude‚ or personality trait. It could also be the way I view a certain person‚ thing or subject. Perhaps‚ my sense of self could even be my purpose in life? If thats the case‚ I would argue that my sense of self is something that has changed over time and will continue to

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    Looking for Alibranbi is a book by Melina Marchetta about a young girl name Josie who lives in Australian and is starting a new year of school as the vice-captain along side with Lvy Lloyd. She meets a guy name John Barton who letter in the book kills himself. Josie is an Italian in an Australian and is classed as a third generation Italian‚ she only has one parent her mother which Josie things the world of. John Barton is the son of a politician. His dad has high exptashs for his son‚ John has

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    AP Language 16 December 2013 Sense of Self Society has placed various stereotypes on genders‚ ethnicities‚ and so on. There is yet another standard for women and men. John Gray’s assertion‚ “A man’s sense of self is defined through his ability to achieve results… A woman’s sense of self is defined through her feelings and the quality of her relationships” is partially incorrect. Through sources the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini‚ Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates‚ Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy

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    In the novel "Looking for Alibrandi" by Melina Marchetta‚ the main character Josie undergoes numerous changes by the end of the text. Throughout the year that the book covers‚ many events occur that change Josie’s personality and attitude towards the world. She matures from being a very stubborn and hot-tempered girl to a more responsible and experienced young woman. When we meet seventeen-year-old Josephine Alibrandi‚ at the beginning of the text‚ our first impression of her is that she is very

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    with pride‚ because it’s pride that I feel.” She states her ego with pride and self-confidence‚ accepting her family’s past and cultivation. Nonna Katia is a character who influenced Josie to become a respectful and beloved woman. Her relationship with Josie was unsettled in the beginning and gradually came to the point of disbelief and shock. Josie realises “Katia Alibrandi‚ Christina Alibrandi‚ and Josephine Alibrandi. Our whole lives‚ just our names‚ are lies.” Nonna and Josie changed their attitude

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    It was about one in the morning‚ Josie was on watch when the figures in the dark began to take shape around them. “EVERYBODY UP!” Josie shouted. The sword maidens were on their feet‚ swords in hand‚ in a second and a half. They formed a protective circle around Brock as Neph snarled and growled at the intruders‚ trying to keep himself between them and the sword maidens. A voice in the dark said‚ “Hello ladies‚ no need for any violence‚ you’re out numbered six to one anyway. Lower your swords and

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    appreciation of ones sense of self-identity and a better understanding of those around them. This experience is unveiled in the texts Looking for Alibrandi directed by Kate Woods and Tuesday’s with Morrie by Mitch Ablom. Kate Woods bildungsroman film “Looking for Alibrandi”‚ follows the transformation of an Italian/Australian girl Josie Alibrandi‚ whose cultural and filial ambivalence positions her as being combatant and antagonistic. The title itself is symbolic of Josie looking for her own identity

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