belonging
In order to belong understanding is needed, if there is a lack of understanding then belonging within ceases to exist. Peter Skrzynecki, the poet of the anthology Immigrant Chronicle and Robert Zemeckis, director of academy award winning film Forrest Gump both look at addressing the importance of belonging and the need for understanding in order to belong.
The poem 10 Mary Street by Peter Skrzynecki exemplifies the lack of understanding the persona conveys and the lack of belonging in which is caused through this. This is seen through the persona not wanting to conform to the Australian culture and lifestyle. The line “rows of sweet corn/tendered roses and camellias/like adopted children” uses imagery as it associates the home with nurturing and order and the outside world with negativity and disillusionment. This leads Peter to want to stay at home where he can conform to his Polish heritage. This metaphorical dynamic is between the home that “works like a well oiled lock” and the urban decay of the outside world “that was always burning down”.
Robert Zemeckis also explores the ironic nature of belonging as it demonstrates a lack of understanding one endures through a search for acceptance and belonging. In a particular scene Forrest chooses to join the army, the decision works well for Forrest as it’s the first time in his life where he eventually understands that he belongs. As Forrest gains a sense of acceptance for who he is and it is through this that Forrest is able to establish his sense of self realisation and belonging. The line “To do whatever you tell me drill sergeant” emphasises this as it is indicating Forrest’s sense of belonging within the army through following orders. The beginning of the film shows Forrest’s lack of belonging through not having a sense of understanding towards society the line “and just like that she was gone out of my life again” uses negative emotive language to help show the relationship in which Forrest and Jenny have as
The poem 10 Mary Street by Peter Skrzynecki exemplifies the lack of understanding the persona conveys and the lack of belonging in which is caused through this. This is seen through the persona not wanting to conform to the Australian culture and lifestyle. The line “rows of sweet corn/tendered roses and camellias/like adopted children” uses imagery as it associates the home with nurturing and order and the outside world with negativity and disillusionment. This leads Peter to want to stay at home where he can conform to his Polish heritage. This metaphorical dynamic is between the home that “works like a well oiled lock” and the urban decay of the outside world “that was always burning down”.
Robert Zemeckis also explores the ironic nature of belonging as it demonstrates a lack of understanding one endures through a search for acceptance and belonging. In a particular scene Forrest chooses to join the army, the decision works well for Forrest as it’s the first time in his life where he eventually understands that he belongs. As Forrest gains a sense of acceptance for who he is and it is through this that Forrest is able to establish his sense of self realisation and belonging. The line “To do whatever you tell me drill sergeant” emphasises this as it is indicating Forrest’s sense of belonging within the army through following orders. The beginning of the film shows Forrest’s lack of belonging through not having a sense of understanding towards society the line “and just like that she was gone out of my life again” uses negative emotive language to help show the relationship in which Forrest and Jenny have as