A sense of belonging is a critical component of one’s being. One person’s sense and perception of belonging is not that of another. With perceptions regularly changing over time‚ it is this complexity of variation and the contradictory nature of belonging that is illustrated and explored though Baz Luhrmann’s film ‘Strictly Ballroom’. A depiction is created throughout the film‚ with Luhrmann using the main character and protagonist Scott Hastings and his individuality conflicting with the need to
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O’Donohue once said: “To be human is to belong. Belonging is a circle that embraces everything; if we reject it‚ we damage our nature. Belonging is deep; only in a sense does it refer to our external attachment to people‚ places and things. It is the living and passionate presence of the soul. When we deny it‚ we grow cold and empty” The film Strictly Ballroom‚ which is directed by Baz Lurhmann‚ demonstrates many aspects of belonging and not belonging including alienation and rejection‚ which focuses
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Strictly Ballroom Essay Question: What does the composer of your text reveal about the concept of belonging? You should answer on either ‘Romulus‚ My Father’ or ‘Strictly Ballroom’ depending on which you have studied. How does he represent his idea? In your answer you may consider literary techniques such as narrative voice‚ imagery‚ contrast‚ hyperbole‚ word choice‚ use of setting‚ description (‘Romulus‚ My Father’) or filmic techniques‚ music‚ iconography‚ costuming‚ dialogue‚ contrasts‚ hyperbole
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Belonging is defined as the affiliation of an individual to groups at which self and social identity is formed. The consequences of not belonging may lead to isolation from distinctive groups and will result in individuals feeling left out and alienated. The ideas and perceptions of belonging vary amongst different type of individuals and groups. This may depend on social‚ historical and cultural aspects which may influence ones perception of belonging. Baz Luhrmann’s film ‘Strictly ballroom’ and
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film ‘strictly Ballroom’ to ‘belong’ in the world of ballroom dancing‚ to belong in this word it is a about conforming and giving up ones individuality. Buz Lurhmann‚ the director of the film ‘strictly Ballroom’ uses camera angles‚ costume‚ music‚ lighting‚ dialogue‚ and symbolism to highlight the importance of finding ones individuality to belong and challenge the status que. The audience are portrayed to realise that one must never compromise their individuality. A true sense of belonging is found
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“An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging.” The intrinsic nature of mankind strives for a sense of belonging; this sense of belonging is fulfilled when one has reached a physical or emotional affinity with an entity. One’s sense of belonging emerges from positive and negative experiences and notions of identity‚ relationships‚ understanding and acceptance. Moreover‚ positive connections allow one to feel security‚ acceptance
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Belonging is a dynamic concept that is of inherent nature for all humans to make connections with people‚ places‚ groups and communities. The complexity of belonging is explored in Baz Lurhmann’s film Strictly Ballroom through the need to conform in order to belong and how an individual can affect ones sense of belonging. This is evident with the main characters of the film‚ Scott Hastings and Fran. The film is set in the arcane world of ballroom dancing‚ which only emphasizes the strain between
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Certain texts raise certain perspectives about belonging‚ whether it be belonging to particular groups through conformity to rules‚ or belong to a place where you find inspiration to express your own sense of individuality. The film Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann portrays many different perspectives in regards to belonging. The opening scenes of Strictly Ballroom explore aspects of not belonging and non-acceptance. To belong to the world of ballroom dancing means sacrificing self-expression
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‘An individual shapes his or her own sense of belonging’ Everyone wants to belong somewhere‚ but sometimes when we actually do belong to a particular world or group‚ we find it a struggle because our sense of belonging is actually quite superficial. A person has a need to be attached to a certain world or place. Belonging is based on conforming and complying with these different worlds or places. It is imbedded in our nature to seek both attachment and independence. Scott Hastings‚ the protagonist
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NOTE TAKING – BELONGING General Thesis Statements * The forces that drive us to belong are always at work whether one belongs or does not. The need to belong is an innate part of human nature‚ as is the ability to empathise. * Our life experiences teach us that when you stop trying to belong you realise that you have always belonged. * Belonging is a state integral to the human condition that shifts constantly with the changing contexts throughout life. * Belonging is based on a
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