HSC STANDARD ENGLISH PRESCRIBED TEXT: Skrzynecki‚ Peter – The Immigrant Chronicle Chosen Poems: -Migrant Hostel -Postcard “Belonging is essential for human fulfillment” When somebody belongs they usually feel accepted and comfortable‚ yet when somebody does not belong‚ feelings of detachment and disorientation can be seen‚ so surely belonging is essential for human fulfillment. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems Migrant Hostel and Postcard show the fulfillment of belonging but mainly of not belonging
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in two of Peter Skrzynecki’s Poems‚ Migrant Hostel and 10 Mary Street and also in the 1997 film ‘Titanic’. In Peter Skrzynecki’s Migrant Hostel‚ he talks about the 2 years of his life that he and most of his family lived in a Migrant hostel in Parkes after coming to Australia after World War 2 from Poland and leaving most of his family and polish heritage behind. This poem gives the responder a sense of confusion about whether he belongs or not to this migrant hostel. Skrzynecki creates this
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The investigation of Peter Skrzynecki’s poetry has greatly enhanced and expanded my knowledge and understanding of the complexities of belonging. Although it is hard to get an exact or specific definition of belonging‚ the general definition of belonging is to be part of or connected with. Belonging could also be defined as acceptance as a natural member or part or happiness felt in a secure relationship. There are many themes and aspects to take into consideration in relation to belonging‚ or
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connection to a person‚ group or place. Migrants often experience alienation and exclusion before experiencing acceptance and belonging into the new society. Peter skrzynecki portrays migration as a painful‚ soul searching experience‚ re forging a sense of personal and cultural identity which is evident in Migrant hostel. On the contrary Peter displays a perspective were the family feels stability and security at their address 10 Mary Street. The journey to belong often proves to be a great burden;
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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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Peter Skrzynecki’s ’Migrant Hostel’‚ Parkes 1949 - 1951‚ illustrates how in the initial stages of belonging‚ people feel insecure‚ experience doubt and fear and search for friendships to establish a sense of security. The poem is in 4 stanzas and each stanza is more than 6 lines long. Each stanza is one sentence and several ideas are brought out within each sentence. This syntax visually shows how doubtful and tentative the migrants were when they came to Australia. Australia was supposed to be
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Migrant Hostel (spatial belonging) – White Ribbon Poem No one kept count of all the comings and goings— arrivals of newcomers in busloads from the station‚ sudden departures from adjoining blocks that left us wondering who would be coming next. Nationalities sought each other out instinctively— like a homing pigeon circling to get its bearings; years and name-places recognised by accents‚ partitioned off at night by memories of hunger and hate. For over two years we loved
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We find belonging most importantly in our family. Discuss. (Prescribed texts and related) A sense of belonging is the feeling of being accepted or connected to something or someone. One can find belonging within family‚ through shared experiences‚ notions of identity‚ forming relationships‚ and culture. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems “Postcard” (PC) and “Feliks Skrzynecki” (FS)‚ alongside Shaun Tan’s silent graphic novel ‘The Arrival’ (TA)‚ work together to convey this idea‚ through a range of language
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The poem ‘Migrant Hostel’ shows feelings of confusion and loss for the persona‚ and how they feel no sense of place or belonging‚ due to the interactions with society and how the society doesn’t want the migrants to be a part of their community. The poem reveals a historical fact through the date and place name‚ this shows that this poem is personal and establishes the reality of this experience. The transient nature shown through the poem is represented by the description in the first stanza‚ ‘comings
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Belonging can be defined as the process of the association with the human race as socially active characters. It is part of the human condition which represents the need for security‚ safety and acceptance. An aspect of belonging such as isolation can be associated with the concept of belonging‚ as not belonging is a reciprocal process of belonging. Belonging allows for the authentication of characters through the formation of identity and connections. Belonging is the human need for wellbeing
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