belonging. It is also true that these changes may be a result of relationships with those surrounding an individual‚ and they may have to compromise part of themselves in order to belong within a group. This is very true of the way in which we see Raimond and his father come to feel they belong to each other and to other members of their community in Gaita’s memoir‚ ‘Romulus‚ My Father’. It is also true of the way Charlie is made to feel he belongs within his new friendship group at school in Stephen
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that he comes to understand who and what he is. Being an immigrant‚ Romulus gains recognition by proving his “worth‚” finding a sense of belonging through work. Something that was common and familiar to him his whole life‚ regardless of location. Gaita uses personification to reinforce the bond that exists between Romulus and his work as “his materials seemed to be in friendship with him” therefore highlighting the significance of such connection and belonging to the idea of work. As a role model
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foreigners in their own land. This sense of not belonging is also evident in the text ‘Romulus‚ my father’ but in a more detailed and complex way. Almost instantly‚ the identity of the main character Romulus is questioned through the quote‚ ‘Romulus Gaita always considered himself a Romanian’. We also manage to see that he is trying to find a sense of acceptance to establish where he belongs. Even in his new home‚ Australia‚ he must gain acceptance because immigrants are not treated equally. Disconnection
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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 Kevin Rudd sorry speech. Raimond Gaita’s text‚ Romulus My Father‚ conveys the notions of belonging through a reflective autobiographical memoir in which he celebrates and bares witness to his father’s values. He uses first person narration‚ drawing the reader into the confidence
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Romulus‚ my 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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Exploring Friendship Essay The friendship between Romulus and Hora had more influence on Raimond’s life than the absence of his mother. Discuss Romulus‚ my father‚ written by Raimond Gaitor is an autobiographical novel exploring the much respected values and morals possessed by Raimond Gaitor’s father Romulus as seen by Raimond growing up in rural Australia. Gaitor writes the novel in awe of his father and the steadfast principles he believed in. Throughout the novel it is clear that through both
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a dead gut. Raimond‚ his family‚ Milka and Hora all visit him however Romulus at most times‚ is unable to respond because of his pain. As they leave‚ Raimond stays by his fathers’ side until he passes away. A funeral is held for him where Raimond speaks of his father‚ celebrating his morals‚ values and strengths. At the end‚ it is revealed that his father is buried near his mother. Aspects of belonging/Quotes/Techniques/Effect Belonging to people: * Romulus and Raimond – Raimond reinforces his
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CHAPTER FOUR • In this chapter‚ animals are described as being part of the family; animals can belong with humans just as much as other humans can. • Raimond describes all of the animals they had at Frogmore‚ their roles and small anecdotes about them. • They decide to buy a poultry farm; Romulus built an egg-washing machine. • Christine and Mitru come to Frogmore in winter‚ but they argue so Mitru leaves to Castlemaine station to catch a train to Melbourne. Romulus drives him there‚ and on the
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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 cockatoo or the brutal death of Orlof. The oscillation between past and present tense is part of the text’s style. Raimond describes the past and then comments
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girl called Christine‚ although he likes her‚ he doesn’t value all the aspects of her personality he changes and adapts to her needs and desires. Romulus later has a metal breakdown and commits himself to a mental institution‚ because of this he Raimond becomes more independent and sees that his father is not indestructable. These are jus some of the many experiences that change and sculpt the characters throughtout the novel. Romulus meets a girl by the name of Christine‚ he is immediately attracted
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