Relationships and experiences shape an individual’s sense of belonging. To what extent is this view represented in your prescribed text and ONE text of your own choosing?
Introduction
An individual's sense of belonging is fundamentally shaped by two key factors - relationships and experiences. Belonging is an inherent human need in which we strive for acceptance and security through others. A sense of belonging is vital for our survival and existence, as it reinforces our self-confidence and protects us from rejection and alienation. “Immigrant chronicle” an anthology of texts by Peter Skrzynecki explores in the depth the idea of belonging and not belonging particularly in the poems “Feliks Skrzynecki” and “St Patrick's College”. It is through …show more content…
The term relationship can be defined as the state of being connected with two or more people or things - although this may not always be the case as the concept of acceptance can vary from one person to another. In Peter Skrzynecki’s “Feliks Skrzynecki” we explore the relationship between the poet and his father, and their contrasting experiences of belonging in a new country. We learn that Feliks belongs whereas, Peter does not. This ideology is expressed through the lines “love his garden like an only child” and “spent years walking around its perimeter”. The writer uses a simile and hyperbole to convey feliks strong relationship and senses of belonging with his garden as opposed to the external environment. This is also presented in the quote “ten times around the world”. The use of a hyperbole creates a sense of belonging as he chooses to stay within its boundaries. This may be a result of positive isolation in a secure place that he has control over after his experience of displacement after the war. This is juxtaposed to Peter as he feels like he does not feel a relationship or sense of belonging with his father and his
Introduction
An individual's sense of belonging is fundamentally shaped by two key factors - relationships and experiences. Belonging is an inherent human need in which we strive for acceptance and security through others. A sense of belonging is vital for our survival and existence, as it reinforces our self-confidence and protects us from rejection and alienation. “Immigrant chronicle” an anthology of texts by Peter Skrzynecki explores in the depth the idea of belonging and not belonging particularly in the poems “Feliks Skrzynecki” and “St Patrick's College”. It is through …show more content…
The term relationship can be defined as the state of being connected with two or more people or things - although this may not always be the case as the concept of acceptance can vary from one person to another. In Peter Skrzynecki’s “Feliks Skrzynecki” we explore the relationship between the poet and his father, and their contrasting experiences of belonging in a new country. We learn that Feliks belongs whereas, Peter does not. This ideology is expressed through the lines “love his garden like an only child” and “spent years walking around its perimeter”. The writer uses a simile and hyperbole to convey feliks strong relationship and senses of belonging with his garden as opposed to the external environment. This is also presented in the quote “ten times around the world”. The use of a hyperbole creates a sense of belonging as he chooses to stay within its boundaries. This may be a result of positive isolation in a secure place that he has control over after his experience of displacement after the war. This is juxtaposed to Peter as he feels like he does not feel a relationship or sense of belonging with his father and his