Harvie Krumpet Analysis Callum Toby Tom 
11.1 Area of Study: Belonging
AOS Textual Analysis Framework
Below is a 3step framework that will help you to make notes about the content and language and structural features of texts. You can then use these notes as a basis for writing responses about belonging texts.
Step 1
Orientation to the text
Title
Harvie Krumpet
Type of text
Claymation, short film
Composer
monsterdistributes (Youtube account)
Audience, purpose & context
Step 2
Content of the text
What is the text about?
This text is about the life of a man called Harvie Krumpet, who was raised in Poland and moved to Australia later in life.
Step 3
Exploring the Belonging Concept
1. Connections to people create a sense of belonging
It is obvious that Harvey does not belong because he does not easily connect with others. This is shown when he gets a job and he has no friends. For example when he tried to befriend a coworker but was met with harsh violence. This probably put him off being too friendly as it was a negative experience for Harvey.
2. Connection to place can create a sense of belonging
When Harvey was young and was living in Poland he lived in a house with his parents until one day he arrived home and it was burnt down, Harvey felt lost.
3. A sense of belonging comes from connection to groups and communities
Harvey had minimal contact and connections to groups during his lifetime. Even when he was involved in a group (e.g the nursing home) he had almost no interactions with the people living there.
4. A connection to larger world is important to a sense of belonging
Harvey moved to Australia due to the recent death of his parents, he did this to try and start fresh. He moved in with some other people wanting to start new in Australia, Harvey found himself a job and started to feel as though he belonged.
5. Belonging can enrich our identity and relationships,
As seen through the
AOS Textual Analysis Framework
Below is a 3step framework that will help you to make notes about the content and language and structural features of texts. You can then use these notes as a basis for writing responses about belonging texts.
Step 1
Orientation to the text
Title
Harvie Krumpet
Type of text
Claymation, short film
Composer
monsterdistributes (Youtube account)
Audience, purpose & context
Step 2
Content of the text
What is the text about?
This text is about the life of a man called Harvie Krumpet, who was raised in Poland and moved to Australia later in life.
Step 3
Exploring the Belonging Concept
1. Connections to people create a sense of belonging
It is obvious that Harvey does not belong because he does not easily connect with others. This is shown when he gets a job and he has no friends. For example when he tried to befriend a coworker but was met with harsh violence. This probably put him off being too friendly as it was a negative experience for Harvey.
2. Connection to place can create a sense of belonging
When Harvey was young and was living in Poland he lived in a house with his parents until one day he arrived home and it was burnt down, Harvey felt lost.
3. A sense of belonging comes from connection to groups and communities
Harvey had minimal contact and connections to groups during his lifetime. Even when he was involved in a group (e.g the nursing home) he had almost no interactions with the people living there.
4. A connection to larger world is important to a sense of belonging
Harvey moved to Australia due to the recent death of his parents, he did this to try and start fresh. He moved in with some other people wanting to start new in Australia, Harvey found himself a job and started to feel as though he belonged.
5. Belonging can enrich our identity and relationships,
As seen through the