BELONGING HSC QUESTIONS PAST HSC Section III General comments Candidates’ approaches to the question varied, with many considering the statement as an opportunity to discuss the impact of the positive and or negative impacts of relationships on belonging, while others chose to explore an individual’s interaction with the natural world as having a significant impact on belonging. In stronger responses, candidates engaged in a perceptive manner with the view expressed in the statement, establishing an insightful thesis, which was sustained throughout the response through a discerning selection of textual detail and an astute analysis of both the prescribed text and the text of their own choosing. The skilful integration of the analysis of
By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Inclusion: whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. Full d active participation, feeling respected, feeling a sense of belonging, being valued for who you are. 1.2- Indirect Discrimination: Indirect discrimination occurs when policies and practices, which appear neutral or fair because they are applied to everyone, actually disadvantage people and particular groups within society.
Man’s need to belong can trigger both positive and negative responses. Discuss with reference to two poems studied and a related text. Belonging is vital for humans as it promotes a sense of identity and security, both in the world and to ourselves. It is a universal condition that acts as a motive and provides endurance in our attempts to establish our place in society. This is reflected both in Skyrznecki’s poem “Felik’s Skyrznecki” and Heyman’s newspaper article “No Place Like Home.” Conversely, both texts also reflect the double sided nature of belonging can result in our rejection to change and the greater community.
Exploring the concept and significance of belonging broadens and deepens an individual’s understanding of themselves and their world and others by the by introducing the individual to different kinds of belonging such as belonging to a place, friendship group, family or thing, or being ostracized, being ostracized due to irreconcilable differences, cultural barriers, or simply just choosing not to belong. Texts such as Peter Skrzynecki’s poems “St Patrick’s College” and “10 Mary Street “ and Jodi Picout’s novel “Nineteen Minutes” all demonstrate different aspects of belonging that can assist individuals in further deepening their understanding of belonging. Not belonging is a common theme among Skrzynecki’s poems, can be used as a prime tool to expand one's understanding of themselves. This theme reoccurs in the poem “St Patricks College”. The persona attended the
The Simple Gift- Steven Herrick Steven Herrick has portrayed rich descriptions of belonging in his verse novel ‘The simple gift’. The verse novel allows the story to be told through first person by three main characters perspectives Billy, Old Bill and Caitlin. This makes an effect on the responders to get direct connection with the characters thoughts and build appreciation to each of the characters personalities, concepts and decisions. The economy of words used by Herrick makes the text basic and understandable in very few words, also the structure of the novel impacts the readers’ interpretation of belonging by supplying a summary and an insight of what the chapter will include using pictures and extracts on each chapter title. The
“Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to place” Belonging can be perceived in many different ways, and having a sense of belonging is essential to an individual’s life. Belonging creates a sense of connection and acceptance to people, groups, places, communities or the world itself, allowing the individual to have a sense of identity. The text “Swallow the Air” is a perfect representation of how concepts of belonging are portrayed and can be influenced by connections to place. Mays sense of identity is corrupted through damaging experiences, leaving May exposed and vulnerable. This sense of vulnerability creates a sense of isolation and displacement in society for May.
“An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging.” Personal relationships can provide a deep sense of belonging and profoundly influence our values, attitudes and beliefs. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems “Feliks Skrzynecki” and “10 Mary Street” reflect upon what it means to belong and its ability to enrich or inhibit the individual’s sense of belonging. Similarly Shaun Tan’s 2006 graphic novel “The Arrival” delves into the migrant experience and the explores the process of belonging. Together these texts reveal how an individual’s relationships with the people and the world around them can limit or enrich their sense of belonging. The poem “Feliks Skrzynecki” explores the concept
Belonging can be described as the physical, social or emotional connection to other people or things. Security, happiness and comfort are common positive emotions that relate to the idea of a person belonging. Several views of the concept of belonging and not belonging are conveyed when analysing different texts.The poems ‘St. Patrick’s College’ and Feliks Skrzynecki by Peter Skrzynecki and the film Freedom Writers, directed by Richard LaGravenese denote these themes and ideas. Both Skrzynecki and LaGravenese incorporate language and film techniques in their texts to demonstrate different types of belonging and the different emotions that are felt when a person chooses to belong or not to belong.
The motive to belong is a necessity for "strong, stable relationships with other people”. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems Feliks Skrzynecki and Ancestors broaden my concept of belonging in that a relationship is not just simply established by familiarity but through the commonalities of culture and language. Skrzynecki deploys exemplary languages devices which effectively send a message to the audience that a line of connection can also be found when culture and language are shared, with another person/s or a surrounding not just
The relationships we share with those around us can either hinder or support this emotional state. Whilst extrinsic obstacles exist it is our own sense of identity that can be the most significant difficulty in feeling a strong sense of belonging. These ideas are present in Peter