peter skrzyneck
FELIKS SKRZYNECKI AND POST CARD
Peter and his father Feliks Skrzynecki have a contrasting experience of belonging to a new land. Through this poem we get to know about as much about the son as the father. The relationship appears to be a wholesome one of mutual respect and friendship as skrzynecki uses formal language .His father wants him to integrate with the Australian culture and his traditions of don’t forget where you come from. Skrzynecki’s poetry and it is there the fractured identity problems originate. While embracing his new country, he yearns to cling to his parents values. But also has to reflect on his culture and the new society facing difficulties of cultural and language barrier that will create a huge distance in their relationship .``Watched me pegging my tents further and further south of Hadrian’s Wall.’’ The use of the metaphors of a tent , a piece of temporary accommodation. It’s an indication of the poets own uncertainties about his place.
Peter skrzynecki explores and addresses his cultural heritage that is personal and beyond. He has a sceptical imaginary image of his homeland. The pictorial scene of warsaw has a strong impact on him. He has lack of knowledge of the place he came from ``Warsaw Old Town” ``I never knew you Expect in third person”., He has a thought, that the image of the ``old town might wake his father’s pride in his homeland and his mother beloved Ukraine”, what’s my choice to be. He wants to not only understand but to reflect on the place where he came from. The post card seems to invite him home and there’s a simple voice of explanation to answer `` WE will meet before you die’’. When your own cultural identity is marginalised you can feel dislocated and displace. When humanity experience a strong connection to a place the connection and ability to explore is strengthen and enriched.
Peter and his father Feliks Skrzynecki have a contrasting experience of belonging to a new land. Through this poem we get to know about as much about the son as the father. The relationship appears to be a wholesome one of mutual respect and friendship as skrzynecki uses formal language .His father wants him to integrate with the Australian culture and his traditions of don’t forget where you come from. Skrzynecki’s poetry and it is there the fractured identity problems originate. While embracing his new country, he yearns to cling to his parents values. But also has to reflect on his culture and the new society facing difficulties of cultural and language barrier that will create a huge distance in their relationship .``Watched me pegging my tents further and further south of Hadrian’s Wall.’’ The use of the metaphors of a tent , a piece of temporary accommodation. It’s an indication of the poets own uncertainties about his place.
Peter skrzynecki explores and addresses his cultural heritage that is personal and beyond. He has a sceptical imaginary image of his homeland. The pictorial scene of warsaw has a strong impact on him. He has lack of knowledge of the place he came from ``Warsaw Old Town” ``I never knew you Expect in third person”., He has a thought, that the image of the ``old town might wake his father’s pride in his homeland and his mother beloved Ukraine”, what’s my choice to be. He wants to not only understand but to reflect on the place where he came from. The post card seems to invite him home and there’s a simple voice of explanation to answer `` WE will meet before you die’’. When your own cultural identity is marginalised you can feel dislocated and displace. When humanity experience a strong connection to a place the connection and ability to explore is strengthen and enriched.