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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them canenrich or limit their experience of belonging. Discuss this view withdetailed reference

Interaction between individuals provides a foundation of belonging. Particular connections

and relations are distinctive according to whether the multifaceted concept of belonging is

enriching or limiting. Raimond Gaitas, Romulus My Fatheris a memoir that portrays these

positive and negative experiences by exploring the synergy that is belonging. Gaita

demonstrates the enriching and yet limiting effect of an unfamiliar landscape on a

protagonist Romulus, whose cultural foundation causes a bias and a subsequent struggle to

belong. However this physical struggle to belong is built upon a juxtaposing and yet

enriching memory of what Romulus desires. A strong cultural heritage with dominating

values and ethics, leads to the formation of lifelong and enriching bonds. This occurs whilstbarriers to belonging form from the elements which provide Romulus with a sense of

security. Similarly, Herzls, Der Judenstaat pamphlet illustrates how a cultural schism either

limits an individuals sense of identity. Individuals strive to escape persecution or strengthen

their cultural foundation as they endeavour to reach a common goal of reaffirming their

beliefs whilst escaping discriminating communities. However enriching this may be, by

forming a Jewish state, Jews are purposefully alienating themselves from the wider world

and limiting their own cultural diversity. Both texts explore how although an experience may

be elevating, its degree of enrichment may not outweigh the limitations that consequently

occur.

Security is often provided to an individual encountering alien environments or situations

through a congregation based on backgrounds, ideals or ethnicity to form a smaller community

within a greater society. In Romulus My Father by Raimond Gaita, protagonist Romulus is

presented with an unfamiliar and daunting environment where he sought out security and a

sense of belonging, As soon as my father arrived at the camp, he asked the man who greeted

new arrivals whether there were other Romanians. Hindsight conveys a notion of a lifelong

bond formation between Romulus and minor protagonist Hora. This bond depicts the

enrichment formed between like-minded and culturally alike characters that provide a strong

sense of belonging. However this same bond is formed on a bases of insecurity and failure toassimilate which illustrates a limitation to both characters cultural enrichment and therefore

their belonging to a wider, more diverse community. This friendship is built upon both cultural

similarities and ideological ties which demonstrate the multifaceted nature of belonging via

highlighting the importance of social bonds that allow individuality and identity, known as

character, which is an imperative trait to both Hora and Romulus. This individuality is based

upon idiosyncratic differences. However, due to similarities in values and morals both

characters are portrayed as being highly influential on Raimond especially and respected by a

wider community. This demonstrates how an individualsinteraction with others can enrich

their sense of belonging.


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Romulus is deeply affected by the pedigrees of culture which shape his experience of belonging

and influence the way in which he relates to the Australian landscape. Cultural dislocation

proves to be a limitation to Romulus sense of acceptance as he feels restricted by a chasm of

cultural dissimilarity. Use of tactile imagery shows Romulus strong connection with his

homeland and his desire for the soft and European foliage portrays. He continues with this

mentality by surrounding himself with Balts, (immigrants) and an artificial European

aesthetic, the pepper tree. Romulus discontent with the Australian landscape is emphasised

through parallelism with his wifesadverse attitude to the topography,desolate symbols of

deprivation and barrenness.. Gaita uses a dysphemistic and hyperbolic description of

Christines cultural dissimilarity, the vast landscape with only crude wire fences. The

dislodgment of both Romulus and Christine reiterate their negative view on the Australian

landscape with a parallel provided with their aversion to an unfamiliar culture that they

knowingly avoid, inevitably limiting their experience of belonging. This desolate attitude

towards an Australian setting is shared between adult characters depicted in the memoir,

however these ideals are juxtaposed with Raimonds epiphany and connection to the land that

provides a culturally and enriching connection between identity and setting for protagonist

Raimond. This connection demonstrates how and individuals interaction with the world around

them can enrich their experience of belonging whereas Romulus and Christines connection

illustrated their environments possible limiting traits.

Der Judenstaat Paragraph

Synthesis Paragraph

Conclusion


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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them canenrich or limit their experience of belonging. Discuss this view withdetailed reference

Intro:

Our sense of belonging is individual and unique to each of us. It is shaped by our

individual perspectives, experiences and often reflects how we see ourselves. An

individuals interaction with other people and the world around them does pose the

potential to either enrich or limit their experience of belonging. Our perception and

attitude influence the ways in which we can belong to or with certain groups, people or

landscapes. Our perception is shaped by our past experiences and influences, thus each

persons sense of belonging are unique. It is through this that the way individuals

interact with each other and the world around them is influenced, which in turn can

either enriches or hinders ones sense of belonging. This notion is evident in the memoir

Romulus, My Father by Raimond Gaita and the petition by Vincent Lingiari, Gurindji

Petition to Lord Casey, Governor General. The two texts address this notion through

exploring the different aspects that give way to an enrichment or hindrance of ones

sense of belonging.

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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can

enrich or limit their experience of belonging. Discuss this view withdetailed reference

Considered a fundamental aspect of being human, belonging is an ambiguous concept which

can offer individuals a sense of identity, security and connectedness. Experiences of belonging

are closely related to a persons interaction with others, as positive experiences can enrich their

sense of belonging, and negative experiences can limit their sense of belonging. An individuals

limited experience of belonging through their inability to positively interact with others can often

incite them to reject the majority through acts of defiance, self-alienation and rebellion. This

notion is extensively explored within Peter Skrzyneckis poem,St. Patricks College,from the

anthology Immigrant Chronicle,and Stanley Kubricks 1971 filmA Clockwork Orangeas both

texts illustrate the protagonists limited experience of belonging through their interaction with

others leading to their acts of defiance. Conversely, Peter Skrzyneckis poem,10 Mary Street-

also from the anthology Immigrant Chronicle-explores the notion that it is through the positive

interaction with others that an enriched sense of belonging can be established.

OR

An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can limit their experience of

belonging solely due to their culture. This is portrayed in both Peter Skryzneckis poetry and inthe short film directed by Michael Weisler, Missing Her. The poem Migrant Hostel identifies that

a culture will seek out people of the same culture in order to create a sense of belonging. The

poem Postcard identifies that belonging to a place is achieved through experience. The short

film Missing Her shows how ones culture can alienate.


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Structure

An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or

limit their experience of belonging.

There are TWO key parts to this essay question that you will need to address in your

response.

a. An individuals interaction with others and the world around them

You need to spend some time asking yourself these questions:

Who or what does the speaker/individual interact with in this poem?

Why does this interaction occur?

b. can enrich or limit their experience of belonging

You need to spend some time asking yourself these questions:

What is the individuals experience of belonging that is communicated in my

poem?

Does this interaction enrich the individuals experience of belonging? Why/How?

Does this interaction limit the individuals experience of belonging? Why/How?

As you can see, writing an essay requires A LOT of thinking BEFORE you start

writing.

Once you have written your answers to the above questions, then you can formulate

your TWO hypotheses, you can go and see if the evidence from the poems actually to

supports your hypotheses by filling in anevidence chart.

Remember that ultimately you will ONLY be writing on ONE of these hypotheses

the one that YOU determine has the most evidence to SUPPORT it.

Your essay structure will be similar to this:
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P1: Introduction outline hypothesis, say something briefly about each poem what

its about and/or how it links to your hypothesis

P2: First poem and hypothesis two pieces of evidence to support first half of

statement (who or what the individual interacts with) then a linking phrase mid-

paragraph similar to it is this interaction that leads to as you them move on to your

two pieces of evidence that supports the second half of your hypothesis (whether this

interaction enriches or limits the individuals experience of belonging).

P3: Second poem and hypothesis (but remember your linking phrase to show there is

a logical relationship between your previous paragraph and this one) two pieces of

evidence to support first half of statement (who or what the individual interacts with)

then a linking phrase mid-paragraph similar to it is this interaction that leads to as

you them move on to your two pieces of evidence that supports the second half of

your hypothesis (whether this interaction enriches or limits the individuals

experience of belonging).

P4: Conclusion find a memorable quote from someone memorable (former prime

minister, Shakespeare etc) that links to your hypothesis about belonging. Restate

your hypothesis and your texts discussed in essay.

I hope that helps! I dont want to be TOO prescriptive with structure please feel

free to play around with it! BUT please make sure that you have a strong argument

that responds DIRECTLY to the essay question and that allows you to provide

RELEVANT and meaningful EVIDENCE to support it. Note: in English EVIDENCE =

quotes as well as analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of techniques to achieve

the composers desired purpose.

An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit theirexperience of belonging. This statement can be readily depicted through various texts which


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include Raimond Gaitas memoir, Romulus My Father and Universal Studios 2004 film,

Hating Alison Ashley. Both of these texts involve various techniques that assist in portraying

the concept of belonging to both an environment and to relationships. Belonging is a concept

that is more complex than it first appears. It may be experienced on many levels between

belonging and not belonging, be it to a family, a friendship, a place or a surrounding

environment. It is a perception that is shaped within personal, cultural, historical and social

contexts. Belonging is to fit in or to be accepted in a particular place or environment, to feel

comfortable and connected to other individuals. Alternatively it may be isolation or alienation

from others, to feel estranged or at odds with the environment.

Raimond Gaitas memoir, Romulus My Father demonstrates how an individuals interaction

with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging to an

environment. Gaita uses first person throughout the book, not only to express his

experiences but to articulate both his mother and fathers experiences of belonging to their

surroundings also. Romulus is a migrant to Australia who always considered himself

Romanian. Gaita often expresses Romulus as being at odds with the environment, never

reconciling to the Australian landscape, whose foliage and vegetation seemed symbols ofdeprivation and bareness. This statement is symbolic of how he feels towards Australia and

demonstrates how Romulus chose to only see the negative aspects of his surrounds and

focused more on his desire to be back in Europe amongst soft and gentle foliage. These

two simple descriptions of different landscapes are instantly juxtaposed and express

Romuluss feelings of loneliness in...

Interaction is the very inception of belonging. Whilst the concept is multifaceted andcomplex, there are distinctive interactions that either enrich or limit an individuals experience


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of belonging. This is highlighted through examination of Gaitas RMF and other texts, which

each explore the synergy that is belonging.

The pedigrees of culture forge the basis of an individuals experience of belonging. impact

on the way in which individuals relate to a particular geographic environment. Collectively,

culture and environment can be an enriching force of connection; despite this, cultural

dislocation can also limit ones sense of belonging. Gaita feels limited by a chasm of cultural

dissimilarity. His use of tactile imagery creates a strong connection between Romulus and

his homeland as he yearns for soft and European foliage. This idea is reinforced as he

attempts to manufacture an artificial European aesthetic in Frogmore by surrounding himself

with the pepper tree and other Baltic immigrants. Romulus rejection of Australian Flora and

Fauna is furthered through parallelism with his wifes adverse attitude to the topography.

Gaitas hyperbolic and dysphemistic description: the vast landscape with only crude wire

fences effectively illustrates Christinesstate of cultural dissimilarity. The displacement

experienced by Romulus and his wife is reiterated as their distaste for the Australian bush is

paralleled with their aversion to a culture that is too unfamiliar to embrace; inevitably limiting

their experience of belonging.Romulus limited relationship with Australian environment and culture is juxtaposed with

Raimonds enriching connection and avid experience of belonging. Gaita conveys this

through a potent use of pathetic fallacy as Raimond finds solace in the sparse scrub and

open bushland whereas his father perceives the bush in a manner that implies its

deficiency: desolate symbols of deprivation and barrenness. This blatant conflict of


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Interaction is the very inception of belonging. Whilst the concept is multifaceted and

complex, there are distinctive interactions that either enrich or limit an individuals experience

of belonging. This is highlighted through examination of Gaitas RMF and other texts, which

each explore the synergy that is belonging.

The pedigrees of culture forge the basis of an individuals experience of belonging. impact

on the way in which individuals relate to a particular geographic environment. Collectively,

culture and environment can be an enriching force of connection; despite this, cultural

dislocation can also limit ones sense of belonging. Gaita feels limited by a chasm of cultural

dissimilarity. His use of tactile imagery creates a strong connection between Romulus and

his homeland as he yearns for soft and European foliage. This idea is reinforced as he

attempts to manufacture an artificial European aesthetic in Frogmore by surrounding himself

with the pepper tree and other Baltic immigrants. Romulus rejection of Australian Flora and

Fauna is furthered through parallelism with his wifes adverse attitude to the topography.

Gaitas hyperbolic and dysphemistic description: the vast landscape with only crude wire

fences effectively illustrates Christines state of cultural dissimilarity. The displacement

experienced by Romulus and his wife is reiterated as their distaste for the Australian bush isparalleled with their aversion to a culture that is too unfamiliar to embrace; inevitably limiting

their experience of belonging.

Romulus limited relationship with Australian environment and culture is juxtaposed with

Raimonds enriching connection and avid experience of belonging. Gaita conveys this

through a potent use of pathetic fallacy as Raimond finds solace in the sparse scrub and

open bushland whereas his father perceives the bush in a manner that implies its

deficiency: desolate symbols of deprivation and barrenness. This blatant conflict of


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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit theirexperience of belonging.Belonging is a complex and ever changing perception of ones self that is tested, altered and

ultimately reflected upon as the epitome of upheld beliefs and expected moral actionsdetermined by the influence of our surroundings which is determined by our place within thesocietal cohort. Belonging as stated is an inward reflection of your upheld moral codeformulated by the company you keep and the choices you make which determine at heartthe nature of your belonging. Within biographically written Romulus My Father by RaimondGaitia and Watchmen a nostalgic noire-esk representation of the conflict between the USAand Soviet Russia in 1985 directed by Zack Snyder the notion of belonging extends beyondthe simple ties of friendship and belonging through instinctive impulse but a developed,undervalued and heightened sense of an interpreted belonging towards individuals and theirbeliefs but within their environments. Belonging to an environment presents itself in thesharing of common interests, this societal belonging allows for the individual to belong withina society, although at times the sense of conforming can restrict the expressions of

individuals who are opposed to set beliefs and can lead to instances of not belonging.Within the setting of Romulus My Father the notion of holistic belonging is adapted to an
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immigrant family whose belonging is evident in the beliefs central to their existence whichuphold inherent practices of its family members, Romulus, Christine, Raimond and theiremotional interpretation of their surroundings and towards each other. Romulus who is thetitle character expresses his belonging as a belonging to place. Romulus demonstratesconnection to people through his belonging to his home land of Romania, Alwaysconsidered himself a Romanian use of definite diction stressing always suggesting therelationship.


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1. An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit theirexperience of belonging.The ways in which we belong, and not belong have a clear connection with the ways we

interact with others and the world around us. It is through relationships and a sense ofbelonging with other people, peoples inner sense of belonging and connections toenvironments and places that enrich or limit ones sense of belonging. People are enrichedas a result of strong relationships that provide security and develop a sense of belonging.Similarly, connections to places and environments can enhance a sense of belonging. A lackof these interactions can make it difficult for a person to build connections. These ideas areexplored in Raimond Gaitas book, Romulus, My Father which strongly focuses on howrelationships with people, the environment, society and ourselves defines the degree towhich a sense of belonging is established and maintained. Similarly in the cinematicadaption of Truman Capotes novel, Breakfast at Tiffanys, the audience views differentdimensions of belonging and reflects on how interactions with others and the worldaroundHolly Golightly influence the her sense of belonging.

Relationships and they way they enrich our lives, sense of identity and how they form the
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way in which one belongs is a significant theme throughout Romulus It is accepted thatrelationships can enrich our lives and strengthen a sense of identity. The extent to which anindividual feels a sense of belonging is often linked to the nature of the relationships theyhave built. In RMF two significant relationships explored are those between Raimond and hisfather Romulus and Raimond and Hora... The strength of these two relationships enrichesRaimonds sense of belonging, regardless of the other dimensions of his childhood thatwould normally limit a childs sense of belonging. He showed me the connection betweenindividuality and..


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Belonging is about finding a sense of place in the world which can be due to a strong sense

of connection with others. For those who dont belong and cannot find their place th ey arefaced with problems of alienation and loneliness from others or feel estranged or in conflictwith the environment. These different aspects are reflected in the texts Romulus my Father,Raimond Gaita and The Island, Armin Greder. These texts portray the concept of belongingand not belonging, whether it is to family, a relationship, place or environment.

Romulus my Father conveys how an individuals relationships are central to our sense ofbelonging and help us find natural connection whether it with environment or people.Raimond Gaita uses first person throughout the book to express his experiences as well ashis mother and fathers experiences of belonging to surroundings. Romulus is a migrant toAustralia who always considered himself Romanian.Although Romulus Gaita does not feelat home in Australia he belongs due to the connection he has with those around him. The

use of high modality verb choice suggests pleasant nostalgia about events. Most evident inRomuluss recollections of his father, I loved him too deeplyno quarrel could estrange us,
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which displays the sense of belonging he feels with his father. This relationship is evidentafter Christina dies, we came together as son and husband with the woman whose remainslay beneath us. Raimonds aspect of belonging is familial.Juxtaposed against Raimonds belonging is Christines inability to belong. Christina isostracized by the Australian community, due to her promiscuous, unfaithful ways andinability to properly care for her son, Raimond. Christina is described as a troubled girl, wholonged for company. This conveys her misfit personality, blinding her from connecting withthe environment she is shown, wishing for bigger and better things she neglects thosearound her...


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An Individuals Interaction with the WorldAround Them Can Enrich or Limit Their Senseof BelongingByinfern0rage1,march 2011 | 4 Pages (996 Words) | 3 Views

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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can limit or enrich theirexperience of belonging. Belonging is central to how we define ourselves: our belonging toor connection emerges from interaction with people and places. Belonging is a distinctidentity characterised by affiliation, acceptance and association. Belonging is shaped bypersonal, cultural, historical and social contexts. By increasing their understanding ofthemselves and the world around them they can limit or enrich their experience of belonging.These judgements are epitomised in Peter Skrzyneckis Immigrant Chronicles, a collectionof poems that consists of 10 Mary Street and Migrant Hostel, which detail the migrantexperience and the barriers which limited their experience of belonging. Contrasting
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perceptions of belonging are presented in the well profound novel Looking for Alibrandi byMelina Marchetta which highlights the limitations in belonging due to racial difficultiesencountered within society.Skrzyneckis poem 10 Mary Street tells the story of the house that Peter and his motherKornelia and his father Feliks moved into in 1951, after arriving in Australia from Germany. Italso features an in-depth description of his childhood in relation to living at 10 Mary street.Also included in this poem is the description of the connection that Peter has with hisparents. A reoccurring theme of time is present throughout the poem 10 Mary Street. This isshown with the constant repetition of the line for nineteen years. The use of this repetitionallow us to engage as to how long Peter had stayed at the house as well as to reinforce thelong period of time in which he had enriched his experience of belonging to the house aswell as his parents. The garden is also an important aspect of their lives, where the poetsparents watered plants grew potatoes like adopted children, stressing their strongconnection to the home. To Peter, who was a child himself, the...


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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit theirexperience of belonging

Belonging is a concept universal to humans and is essential aspect of peoples lives. Anindividuals experience of belong could be both enriched and limited from their interactionwith the world around them. The memoir Romulus, My Father, written by Raimond Gaita andthe graphic novel by Shaun Tan, The Arrival both incorporate prominent aspects of theconcept of belonging. Through their representation of various elements in the text, ideasabout family unity and the sense of connectedness with the environment both show how theexperience of belonging is enriched, yet limited to a certain extent.

Through the interaction between Raimond and his father, Romulus, a sense of familyrelationship is established in Gaitas memoir. The moral and ethical values of Romulus alongwith the innocuous nature of Raimond enforce the importance of a strong family unit. I knowwhat an honest man is; I know what friendship is I know because I remember these things in

the person of my father. This repetition of the word I in the statement reinforces the strongconnection, both morally and spiritually between father and son. It accentuates the enriched
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sense of belonging experienced by Raimond through his interaction with his father.However, limitations in their sense of belonging are also portrayed by Gaita in his text. Myfathers vulnerability changed my attitude to Frogmore. In his sighs I heard our isolation andfor the first time I felt estranged from the area. Here, the fractured bond between Raimondand Romulus is show. Frogmore has somewhat become a symbol of their family unity andwith his father now falling into insanity, Raimond begins to feel isolated from the area. Thiselucidates how a weak family unity detracts his belonging to the surrounding, highlighting thelimitations of belonging in a foreign environment without the essential..


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An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their

experience of belonging

The base for an individuals experience of belonging begins with the tempestuous walk weundertake throughout our life. Through our cold days of solitude we long to reach thesunlight which will thaw the chill of isolation. Most achieve this goal easily, creating anetwork of relationships and solidifying their place in the world. However, for others, thisjourney endeavoured only ends in tragedy and regret. Through the novels of Romulus, MyFather, Between Shades of Gray and The Kite Runner, we see the ramifications of thepursuit of acceptance, safety and the right to be content.

Through Romulus My Father, the withdrawal of Christina highlights the negative effects ofher inability to belong. She becomes deeply depressed, and her isolation and inability to

function in her new home diminishes her self-acceptance. Although she attempts to connectwith Raimond and Romulus, her efforts fail. She cannot belong even to her own family.
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Through symbolism of the meat in the lines below, Raimond Gaita shows the great depth ofChristinas longing for connection with her family, and the impact of the consequences of heractions upon her son.Perhaps she and my father had discussed the chances of reconciliation, for the time shewas here she tried harder than ever to care for me and the house. She made curtains for thewindows, cleaned and occasionally cooked. On my eleventh birthday we lit the stove andshe cooked ... She burnt the meat, but so rare was the experience of her preparing any kindof meal that I have since had a fondness for burnt meat.

With the character of Romulus, the pursuit of belonging is not undertaken. He simply has nodesire to belong; however, his actions and karakter make him able to solidify his place inthe world. He interacts with those around him without a need for acceptance, and thusachieves a goal that he...


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An individuals identify defines their ability to belong, thus ones interactions which develop apersonal identity are integral in belonging. This concern is highlighted through RaimondGaitas memoir RomulusMy Father which explores the implications of personal interactions

on self-identity and hence implications on sense of belonging. Similarly, Franz Kafkas novelMetamorphosis explores a mans altered identity as a result of personal interactions and thesubsequent result on the mans sense of belonging.

The environment is fundamental in the development to which an individual forges a personalidentity, and thus is essential in enhancing or restricting ones belonging. In Romulus,Romuluss lack of identity hinders his belonging, as he is unable to forge his identity inAustralia. Romulus, having always considered himself Romanian, struggles to identityhimself with Australian landscape.He longed for the generous and soft European foliage, but the eucalypts ofBaringhupseemed symbols of deprivation and barenessThe use of symbolism highlights Romuluss lack of identity in Australia, to which is attributed

to the landscape. The deprivation and bareness of the land reflects Romuluss inability toconnect, and thus his lack of identity in Australia. The juxtaposition of the Australian
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landscape to the European landscape further emphasise Romulus lack of identity as heconnects only to the beautiful trees of Europe and fails to embrace the Australianlandscape. The environment is crucial in development of ones personal identity and hencecrucial in belonging, thus Romuluss inability to connect, and consequently his lack of identitylimits his experience of belonging.

Similarly, the interaction with environment in shaping a sense of identity is further explored inRomulus. Throughout the memoir Romulus fails to understand the environment, and as aresult doesnt develop an identity.He set fire to the stook in order to kill the snake....

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