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It also features an in-depth description of his childhood in relation to living at 10 Mary Street. Also included in this poem is description of the connection Peter has with his parents.
A reoccurring theme of time is present throughout the poem 10 Mary Street. This is shown with the constant repetition of the line “For nineteen years”. The use of this repetition allow us to engage as to how long Peter had stayed at the house as well as to reinforce the long period of time.
Another theme present throughout the poem is that of security and stability in relation to belonging. This is shown in stanza 3, especially in the line “With paint guaranteed for another ten years”. This incorporates the theme of belonging within the poem by showing that Peter and his family have a sense of belonging to the house as they have been there for 19 years. It also shows a sense of stability and security as well as a sense of faith in the house as Peter is saying that the paint will be guaranteed to last for another ten …show more content…
This is shown with the constant repetition of the line “For eight years”. The use of this repetition allows the constant reinforcement and emphasis on the amount of time Peter had to spend at this school.
A theme in relation to belonging that is featured in "St Patrick's College" is that of belonging to a family. This is clear in the lines "Mother enrolled me at St Pat's with never a thought of fees and expenses - wanting only 'what was best'" in stanza 1. This line demonstrates belonging to a family as it shows the clear link between mother and son, as well as showing that the mother wanted only what was best for her son.
Another theme in relation to belonging is the sense of disconnection and exclusion. This can be seen in stanza 5 in the lines "Saw equations I never understood rubbed off the blackboard". This shows disconnection and exclusion as it displays the fact that Peter never felt fully connected or included in certain subjects whilst at St Patrick's College.
The study of “St Patrick's College” by Peter Skrzynecki has helped me to greater develop my understanding of the complexities of belonging.
It is therefore clear that the investigation of Peter Skrzynecki's poetry has greatly extended my knowledge on the complexities of
A reoccurring theme of time is present throughout the poem 10 Mary Street. This is shown with the constant repetition of the line “For nineteen years”. The use of this repetition allow us to engage as to how long Peter had stayed at the house as well as to reinforce the long period of time.
Another theme present throughout the poem is that of security and stability in relation to belonging. This is shown in stanza 3, especially in the line “With paint guaranteed for another ten years”. This incorporates the theme of belonging within the poem by showing that Peter and his family have a sense of belonging to the house as they have been there for 19 years. It also shows a sense of stability and security as well as a sense of faith in the house as Peter is saying that the paint will be guaranteed to last for another ten …show more content…
This is shown with the constant repetition of the line “For eight years”. The use of this repetition allows the constant reinforcement and emphasis on the amount of time Peter had to spend at this school.
A theme in relation to belonging that is featured in "St Patrick's College" is that of belonging to a family. This is clear in the lines "Mother enrolled me at St Pat's with never a thought of fees and expenses - wanting only 'what was best'" in stanza 1. This line demonstrates belonging to a family as it shows the clear link between mother and son, as well as showing that the mother wanted only what was best for her son.
Another theme in relation to belonging is the sense of disconnection and exclusion. This can be seen in stanza 5 in the lines "Saw equations I never understood rubbed off the blackboard". This shows disconnection and exclusion as it displays the fact that Peter never felt fully connected or included in certain subjects whilst at St Patrick's College.
The study of “St Patrick's College” by Peter Skrzynecki has helped me to greater develop my understanding of the complexities of belonging.
It is therefore clear that the investigation of Peter Skrzynecki's poetry has greatly extended my knowledge on the complexities of