understanding. In order to understand who we are we need to belong and this is effectively represented in Raimond Gaita’s memoir ‘Romulus My Father‚’ Shaun Tan’s ‘The Lost Thing’ and JD Salinger’s ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’ An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging to an environment. ‘Romulus My Father’ demonstrates this through the profound sense of acceptance that exists within Raimond. He delivers his observations in a
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society of that time. Coupled with her uncompromising sense of equality and fairness‚ this perspective allows the reader to see the injustices and faults of society at the time. In many ways‚ To Kill a Mockingbird can be easily compared to the novel Romulus‚ My Father as they both have the common theme of belonging. The characters in both novels both exemplify and explore various aspects of belonging‚ such as the barriers which can lead to exclusion‚ relationships‚ social hierarchy‚ a sense of community
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The 1961 novel Revolutionary Road by author Richard Yates links strongly with the autobiographical recount Romulus‚ My Father‚ by Raimond Gaita‚ and in so doing provides a greater understanding of the concept of Belonging. It charts the disintegration of the marriage of Frank and April Wheeler as they struggle against the oppressive conformity of suburban 1950s America. The texts together explore the processes undergone by the individual in their integration to society and it’s inherent cultural
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desire to reject belonging. These ideas are powerfully evident in both novels‚ ‘Romulus‚ My Father’ by Raimond Gaita and ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ (1984) by George Orwell. A sense of belonging can be created through a range of significant events. However‚ at times‚ these events demonstrate the changing nature of belonging and the way in which challenging can both forge and break a sense of belonging between individuals. Romulus‚ My Father details a number of very tragic events which emphasise the importance
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individual’s sense of belonging is composed of many aspects and influences‚ the most powerful being cultural influences‚ and influences from having a connection and affiliation to a place. This can be seen in; the memoir ‘Romulus‚ My Father‚’ by Raimond Gaita‚ in which Romulus’ culture is seen to have a large impact on his sense of belonging‚ as is his lack of connection to his new home in Australia. The poem ‘ We are going‚” by Oogeroo Noonuccul demonstrates the importance of the influence of belonging
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QUOTES from Romulus‚ My Father – Raimond Gaita * ” three things fed my father’s anger: his knowledge that I was lying‚ his fear for my character and his dismay that he had lost something precious” - accumulative listing - piles emphasis on Romulus’ strong beliefs in honesty and morals which he fears Raimond might lack to form a good character. A sense of belonging is presented in the fact that father and son are attached by social values of honesty and reputable character. * “Raimond‚ it
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alleys‚ the Visigoths hot on their tails. Suddenly Porcius jumped through an open door‚ closing it as he ran in. Romulus‚ near the back of the group‚ swore under his breath. Romulus was a tall natural leader with the usual Roman blonde hair and sharp features. While his heart pounded‚ he saw his long time friend‚ Marcus’ black hair‚ unusual in Rome‚ bobbing in the middle of the group. Romulus had led a dozen legionnaires and veterans in an ambush against a small group of Visigoth troops. However‚ there
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represented in many ways in the 1998 memoir‚ ‘Romulus‚ My Father’ by Raimond Gaita. Through Gaita’s employment of various writing techniques and his recollection of past events and adversities‚ the reader becomes aware of the many struggles of the characters‚ particularly to belong to the Australian culture and landscape. In the 2001 short story ‘Mate’‚ by Kate Grenville‚ this struggle is again represented through intertextual references‚ dialogue and tone. Romulus Gaita’s struggle to belong is evident
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Romulus was a rich and powerful warrior‚ Emperor’s friend and led an enormous army of 50 000 men. The Emperor‚ jalous of Orion and his popularity‚ told to Romulus to go for Athens and kill Orion. So Romulus did it. He brought with him his whole army and traveled to Athens. Orion didn’t know for Romulus and his army and when he saw all the men arrive at his city‚ he panicked. He gather together with his personal army and wait for Romulus. The battle was bloody and many
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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 way back his speeding motorbike developed problems so he jumped from it‚ breaking his leg in three places. • Hora gave up his job
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