The poem “Feliks Skrzynecki’s a detailed poem where Skrzynecki describes his father. It is easily recognised that this poem can also be considered a tribute to his father in whom he admires and at the same time it shapes our perceptions of his father and tells us how strong, hardworking, determined and the inner strength he truly had. It shows the impact migration had on his father whilst exploring the relationship between the father and son and their contrasting experiences of belonging in the new land. Peter Skynezcki has used a variety of techniques to explore the ideas of belonging. Some of which include imagery, similes, hyperboles, alliteration and many more, these techniques have allowed Skynezcki to get his ideas across and at the same time connecting the poem to the idea of belonging.
Skrzynecki at first has a different acknowledgement to the post card to the response that he imagines his parents will have. Skrzynecki’s perception of attachment to the traditions of Poland is different to his parent’s apprehensions, exhibited by the fact that he hesitates to let his parents view the post card from the beginning “He requests I show it to my parents” which lets the audience know that he himself does not wish to let his parents notice it. In the third stanza, Skrzynecki grapples with his identity in relation the post card from Warsaw “What’s my choice to be?” exemplifying his will to stay his own person and therefore bestowing his Polish cultural connection. Originally, Peter is stubborn, not wanting to change his dismissive attitude towards Warsaw, yet at the end of the poem there is adequate evidence of a shift in character “We will meet before you die”. Skrzynecki chooses to disassociate himself with the post card in the beginning “I never knew you” however this choice is challenged at the end of the poem “we will meet before you die” evincing that Skrzynecki has made a promise to recognise Polish culture in the near
Kumalo knows that there is no purpose in extending the journey, because then he would just be extending the pain. Again, people relate to this in many ways, and everyone has experienced this hurt in one way or another. Cry, the Beloved Country does more then talk about racial issues or political issues or even social issues, it tells the tale of a man who does everything in his power not to let something happen and learns to let it go. It
Koiki’s decisions are once again influenced by his family when his father is ill and he is denied access on to Murray Island. Fuelled by his anger towards not being able to see his dying father and that he cannot move his family back to Murray Island, Koiki begins his land right claim. Koiki’s reasons for making these significant decisions were inspired by his love for his family. Although Perkins’ Mabo addresses other issues such as the effects of discrimination and the role of the individual in creating change, it is true that there is a major focus on the meaning of family and the support it gives. The film shows the crucial importance of father son relationships, the strong relationship between Koiki and his adopted father Benny influence Koiki’s appeal to the land right.
In the poem Feliks Skrzynecki, the central issue presented to migrant children was the lack of connection to their culture, which is due to a lack of past experiences. The persona states in the poem, ‘’like a dumb prophet...Further and further south of Hadrian’s wall.’’ Through the use of a simile ‘’like a dumb prophet,’’ it illustrates how his father’s words and actions no longer contain significance to the persona to the degree that he does no longer comprehend what his father is saying to him. This is reinforced by the symbolism of Hadrians wall, the cultural allusion of moving away from his Polish heritage and the protection of his father. This choice to distance
But the truth to the matter is that George promised Lennie’s Aunt Clara that he would take care of him when she passed away. In my opinion this is why Lennie feels so attached to George, because since his Aunt Clara died George has taken up the role of basically becoming Lennie’s leader and care taker. Lennie is a dreamer who never gives up hope; the same could also be said about George. But the two men’s bond they think is unlike any other in the world. Lennie thrives off of George’s way of speaking about their dream and also the way he talks about him and Lennie’s unique and strong relationship “Guys like us that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.
By the poem’s conclusion, it no longer simply provides for Peter and his immediate family, but is also responsible for the safekeeping and preservation of their cultural heritage. The home is a depository for memories, a meeting place for displaced persons, and the very incarnation of ‘home’ in the truest sense of the word, as all that was lost in leaving Europe; the food and drink, the friendship, the emotionally charged discourse of friends and family; are ultimately restored within this safe and nourishing place. Yet, in the last stanza, the hotbed of positive connotations imbued within that little place on 10 Mary
This is through the intimate use of language and personal tales of experiences such as the poem “Sport” in Chapter 1. At this stage, Herrick depicts Billy as an imperfect person, shaped by a depraved childhood rather than an evil person. The train driver Ernie symbolizes the good humanity Billy; an element of his life he never truly experienced due to his upbringing. Ernie takes Billy in without question from a cold night into warm shelter and food. Through the connection, a mischievous boy emerges a good side to him, as he leaves Ernie a note and gives him his father’s champagne.
The overall theme in this poem is relationship; but particularly the fact that a loving relationship, even between a father and son, can’t protect you from the harshness of the world. The last line ‘my son would often feel sharp wounds again’ supports the point that you can always be attacked no matter your support system. The use of the word ‘again’ means this is not a onetime incident but a recurring theme in life. It also shows there are always going to be situations in life where you get hurt. The theme is also a father’s desire to protect his son.
In both texts, one of the key premises is the idea of alienation of the persona which in turn causes a sense of not belonging. In Feliks Skrzynecki, a lack of connection between the persona and the father is shown from the commentary of the persona’s father. “His Polish friends/always shook hands too violently.” The spectating nature of the persona’s attitude gives a sense of disconnection between the persona and his father. “I thought….Feliks Skrzynecki.” The use of ellipsis isolates the persona, as we are given his own perspective with no relation to his father. The emotional distance created by the father causes the persona to feel unwanted and disconnected.