Throughout Bronte’s “Jane Eyre,” the superstitious presence surrounding Jane represents her transformation from an insecure young girl to a strong, independent woman. Bronte showed us her development in each stage of her life through her use of superstition displayed in the locations where she lived. Although Jane lives most of her life in the adventurous, unknown world, she is given the choice to do what is expected and live a life of honor and plainness; however, she eventually realized that she could not live a life so plain because she couldn’t live without the adventure. At the beginning of the novel, the superstitious presence in the red room shows Jane’s insecurity about herself; the room itself gives a description of her personality through the room’s appearance. As she looks around the room, she recalls that “it was in this chamber he,” her uncle, “breathed his last” (19).
Vickie Sears’ did a great job on explaining the Native American Elements throughout the story while explaining how Clarissa overcame her label. Clarissa started off as an unstable child, but now through her Native American culture she made a huge turn around and became a great dancer just like Molly Graybull. Clarissa learned dancing through experience, listening, observing and doing. Oral traditions were very important to Clarissa so she attended the women’s traditional. Last but not least Clarissa maintained her traditions, native language and culture by practicing dance and expressing that she was
The novel Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta is set in the context of a 17 year old, illegitimate girl who is trying to establish her identity as a Australian-Italian in sydney in the 1990’s. Convections and characterisation have been used to portray her as a realistic heroine with many flaws and virtues. In this story you know josephine alibrandi’s every thought and feeling. This is made possible through the use of point of view. Looking for Alibrandi is written entirely in first person enabling you to see how she feels about certain people and how she feels about what is happening to her in her life.
Fairy Tales in Literature Jane Yolen has chosen to write in the fairy tale genre to help young adults learn about a horrific time in history, the Holocaust. Fairytales are stories that have survived for centuries. The author feels that by retelling the Holocaust in this genre she can help preserve this time in history for years to come. Fairy tales can be used to tell a larger story for example, the fairytale of Briar Rose in and of itself disguised the horrors of the Holocaust. When presented in the manner of a fairy tale the teens and adults can look at the story from a different perspective.
In "A Barred Owl", the speaker uses words like "domesticate" when discussing terror, to bring the happenings of the poem closer to the reader's idea of home. Wilbur's writing is much more grotesque and uncut than Collins', in that his diction emphasizes phrases like, "eaten raw" (12), and "her darkened room" (2). In contrast, the diction in "The History Teacher" is centered around innocence and hope, creating a sense of security in the history teacher's lies. "took place in a garden" (11), and "white picket fences" (18), emphasize the speaker's sense of homely-ness and hope in
"It is all wrong, this saying that Indians do not feel as deeply as whites. We do feel, and by and by some of us are going to be able to make our feelings appreciated, and then will the true Indian character be revealed." The headline for the interview trumpeted the imminent appearance of her novel, the first ever published by a Native American woman. Mourning Dove described in vivid detail the inspiration she received while watching the buffalo roundup in Montana, and her sadness at the demise of an integral part of the native experience. She also stated that education would be a key element in the future of her people, and spoke proudly of the fact that her stepmother had donated an acre of land from her allotment to provide the site for a schoolhouse for tribal children (Spokesman-Review
It emphasises an intimate relationship with all aspects of their lives, all living things and the environment (Poroch et al., 2009, pp. 2, 6). An important cultural aspect is 'the Dreamings' which inform their history, culture, identity and codes of 'behaviour and social relations' (Broome, 2002, p. 19). 'The Dreamings' made the law passed on to the ancestors. Law is the stories and songs, the ceremonies and naming of everything, it is the rules by which Indigenous Australians live, it is their spiritual connection and responsibility to their country and Kin (Harvey in Crowden, 2013, p.117).
Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the Board, I’m here to serve the purpose of informing you about Message Stick’s Program ‘Henry and Bee’ written by Bee King. The program is about a young Aboriginal woman who was removed from her mother at birth. As a teenager, brought up in a white family, she began to feel isolated and out of place as she grew a sense of not belonging therefore she set out to locate and reconnect with her birth parents. It was no easy search and eventually she tracked down her mother and father. Just to give you a brief outline of the production, Message stick is an aboriginal program; it is a constructed pro-aboriginal program.
In Jane Harrison’s Play “Rainbows End”, set it 1950’s Australia, we follow the journey of a young Aboriginal protagonist Dolly and her experience trying to fit in with both her family and the greater white community. Similarly in Gurinder Chadha’s film “Bend it like Beckham” we experience Jess’ struggles in maintaining her Indian culture whilst living as a teenager in 21st century Britain. Belonging is having a secure relationship and connection with a particular group of people, such as having a sense of belonging within your family. A strong sense of belonging and connection with your family can have positive influences on your life such as motivation and support. in the same way However, when these affiliations do not exist a sense of not belonging can occur which Could in turn have negative consequences.
Looking for Alibrandi Growing up is a process where an individual experiences changes that allow them to transition from childhood to adulthood. The prose fiction novel, `Looking for Alibrandi’ by Melina Marchetta details the experiences of a seventeen year old girl, Josephine Alibrandi, and her journey of growing up. Marchetta uses the aspects of change, self-realisation and self-reflection to show who Josephine is and uses various techniques to make this clearer. One of the things one learns about growing up is that it inevitably involves change. In the prescribed text, the main character, Josephine Alibrandi, experiences that change her life.