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    Feliks Skrzynecki Analysis of “Feliks Skrzynecki” 1. What ideas about belonging or not belonging are explored in the poem (4-5 sentences) Throughout Peter Skrzynecki’s poem‚ Feliks Skrzynecki‚ the idea of belonging or not belonging is explored through many aspects. These aspects emerge through pre-existing cultures and personal relationships. 2. How does Skrzynecki use poetic and strural techniques to explore ideas of belonging or not belonging in “Feliks Skrzynecki” The

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    In Italian families Women are placed in an inferior role to other males. However the main character‚ Josephine Alibrandi‚ does not conform to this typical view. She takes on a resistant view‚ to the dominant discourse of females. This was orchestrated perfectly by the author. The author has positioned the readers to take on Josephine’s view as the story told through

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    we come from and where we belong in the world. On the other hand‚ a lack of understanding of our history or heritage can prvent belonging. In Peter Skrzynecki’s ‘Ancestors’ and ‘Felix Skrzynecki’ and Christine Anu’s rendition of ‘My Island Home’ we begin to get an idea of how important these notions of belonging are. Instead of finding where Skrzynecki belongs in ‘Ancestors’ he finds that he is unfamiliar with his own heritage and a search for who he is and where he has come from arises. Skrzynecki’s

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    Reading 1.3  Jackall‚ R. (1988) Chapter 4‚ ‘Looking Up and Looking Around’‚ in Moral Mazes‚ Oxford University Press‚ NY. Abstract In the early sections of “Looking Up and Looking Around” Jackall seeks to explain the reasons behind inadequate decision making processes and ability. The circumstances and environments that cultivate ‘decision-making paralysis’ and a lack of individual decision making ability are explained. Numerous examples and reasons are outlined to communicate a manager’s fear of

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    In Melina Marchetta’s novel‚ "Looking for Alibrandi"‚ the theme of identity is a process of discovery along a journey for most of the characters. Although John Barton’s journey is short by the end‚ he knew what he wanted and he made sure that no one was hurt more than necessary when he achieved it. Josephine Alibrandi discovers her identity after many developments in her life‚ many of which include Jacob Coote‚ John Barton and Katia Alibrandi. Katia Alibrandi‚ Josie’s grandmother‚ (nonna) has experienced

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    Feliks Skrzynecki Stanza 1: • Attribute to Felik’s dignity and stoicism in the face of loss and hardship. • Personal/Possessive pronoun "my"-final relationship • "Gentle"-tender adjective • (warm feelings‚ loving affection) • ‘Kept pace only with the Joneses of his own mind’s making’ • Colloquialism • Alliteration of ‘M’-‘Mind’s making’ (Has his own values‚ individual-sets his own standards) • Initial picture of a man detached from the world that surrounds him-shows immigrant isolation

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    Self-Concept Self-Concept in the book “Looking Out‚ Looking In” is defined as the set of perceptions each individual holds for him or herself. This isn’t just how you view yourself physically‚ but also emotional state‚ talents‚ like‚ dislikes‚ values‚ morals‚ and so on. Self-concept also has to do with self-esteem and self-worth. The things you do and the things you say‚ generally relate to self-concept‚ which is why self-concept and interpersonal communication have such an important relationship

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    belonging we are to see through Peter Skrzynecki poem St.Patrick College the emotional stances of apathetic nature towards the protagonist surroundings. Skrzynecki show inclusion in the poem St. Patricks College. In the poem Skrzynecki is clearly included in the school as he wears the “blue‚ black and gold”. While he is included at the school there does not seem a real sense of belonging to it. Skrzynecki appears to have a sense of apathy towards the school. Skrzynecki uses repetition to get across

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    In the book "Looking for Alibrandi"by Melinda Marchetta‚ Josephine Alibrandi’s life is influenced by her mother Christina‚her father Michael‚ while Christina’s life is influenced by the grandma Katia. Josie’s attitudes and way of thinking changes by the influence that her parents have on her. Josie is not the same girl at the end of book as she was at the beginning. "How dare you think that I want to be in your life! I don’t want you anywhere near us‚ especially my mother" (Josie to Michael-

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    the eyes of Josephine Alibrandi. Josephine is a 17 year old girl‚ with Italian heritage‚ throughout her life she has faced racial discrimination‚ further more she has encountered many offensive comments directed tat the scandal of her illegitimacy. Throughput her final year in high school‚ she comes to understand who she is and comes to understand what is important to her. For the whole of the novel Melina Marchetta demonstrates the concept of discovery. Josephine Alibrandi is faced with many discoveries

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