Analysis Of Crossing The Red Sea By Peter Skrzynecki Poem

Initial picture of a man detached from the world that surrounds him-shows immigrant isolation but also Feliks strength of character.

Belonging is a complex, multi-faceted concept encompassing a wide range of different aspects. The need to belong to family and culture is a universal human need which provides a sense of value and emotional stability, and in many respects forges one’s identity. Alienation and disconnection often creates feelings of isolation, depression and loss of identity. A struggle with cultural identity is evident in Peter Skrzynecki’s poems ‘Migrant Hostel’ and ‘Feliks Skrzynecki’, where he examines a division between his pre-war Polish heritage and his newfound Australian way of life. The movement away from his European cultural heritage towards a more Australian identity created disorientation for Skrzynecki, and these feelings of disconnection

As the poem comes to a close, Skrzynecki raises the notion of leaving behind the hostel, whilst simultaneously describing the collective identity of immigrants against a collective identity of Anglo-Australians. A gate is personified and symbolised in the quote, "As it [the gate] rose and fell like a finger, Pointed in reprimand and in shame." This symbolises the attitude of Australian nationals to immigrants flooding into the country at the time; where the gate is representing the opinion of the general Australian public hinted by the gate as disapproval and rejection.

In addition to this, belonging to a family is a key concept in this novel. The novel opens with an alluring introduction to the family; a blissful atmosphere is created through the picturesque icons of their family life. The composer uses small photograph like icons to allude towards the widely acknowledged contentment that is readily associated with the memories in a picture album. Tan introduces the motif of the paper crane which he carries through the length of his novel as a symbol of affection and belonging between the family members. The next pages signify the break in contentment as the man begins his journey and a salient image of the couple with their hands grasping the other’s parallels the anxiety and despair in their downcast facial expressions. Although the gloomy atmosphere, the light sepia tones in the picture allow an insight into the tender and loving relationship that the family members share. Upon the man’s departure the paper crane motif returns and he hands it to his daughter as a token of his undying love for her. His migratory experience is studded by the comfort and ease that he obtains from a picture of his family. In paralleled scenes on the boat and the new apartment, the

The article Desperation at Sea by Rebecca Zissou tells us about people trying to escape war, poverty and natural disaster. First, on April 17, 2015 Ali 70 other migrants were migrating to Europe and start anew life but thousands of of people died trying to cross to Europe. Secondly, people were snuggled into plastic boats and abandon them to protect them selfs. Then, some passengers get to stay in Europe permanently. After that they need to find a job and often fight for it. Finally, this book was about escaping from their homeland.

Belonging requires an individual to build a connection with another person or group over time, these connections are often developed through shared experience and understanding. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems; “Feliks Skrzynecki” (1975) and “Migrant Hostel” (1975) offer various perspectives and representations on this concept. Ernest Hemingway’s short story “A clean well lighted place” (1926) and the picture “Berlin Wall” by unknown (1973) compliment these perspectives and representations further.

This occurs instantly with the imagery used in the first line of the stanza “A barrier at the main gate” (Line 22). Skrzynecki uses the word ‘barrier’ to establish an image of a physical barrier to prevent migrants from having freedom in this new country. The simile “As it rose and fell like a finger” (Line 25), continues to reinforce the image of the barrier rising and falling to allow only certain people in and out of the hostel. Skrzynecki’s use of personification and metaphor in the line “Needing its sanction” (Line 29), indicates how the family felt as though they needed permission “To pass in and out of lives” (Line 30). The poem ends with two lines “That had only begun/ Or were dying” (Line 31 and 32), using extremely emotive language to suggest migrant’s uncertainty about the future and their sense of belonging.

The two arguments, Coming and Going: Round-Trip to America by Mark Wyman and Permanently Lost: The Trauma of Immigration by Victor Greene provides readers with an insight about the crucial labor conditions, the physical and mental deformities, and the struggles to gain a small fortune immigrants from various countries faced during their stay in America. In Wyman’s argument, the author focused on the harsh living/ working conditions immigrants experienced while building up a new, industrialized nation. Despite such cruel conditions, the author acknowledges the fact that immigrants chose to be mistreated and work for low wages in hopes to save enough fortune to take back to their homelands. In Greene’s argument, the author focuses on the sorrow

Being born a Jew, in Russia, around the late eighteen hundreds was horrible, very few rights were gifted to them, and most had to work in a type of labor camp for hours upon hours each day. Through her years in Russia and the U.S Rachel’s memoir shows how immigration during this period took place and how her life progressed from young childhood till death.

Before introducing any major events, or analysis, it’s important to note that this autobiographical work was only made possible with the aid of written documentation, and tales passed on from the family and the community. This is imperative because a great portion of the piece focuses on events that Edwidge didn’t experience first-hand, so she heavily stresses on the details being re-surfaced through friends and family to complete a holistic emigration story. Family history and the involvement of cherishing family moments is often an overlooked form of communication, but without this, this and many other important minority stories would have never been complied in a way where we can now discuss them in a culturally-reflective academic setting, like this course.

There’s a big misconception that Americans are well aware of the triumphs that immigrants face and that they can relate. Unfortunately, even if their struggles are similar, they will never be the same. An American will always be an American living in their homeland of the United States and an immigrant will always be a stranger on a foreign piece of land. • This topic of expedition is certainly a "home run" and I perceive

The Long Way Home: An American Journey from Ellis Island to the Great War by David Laskin, is a monograph that examine the life stories of twelve immigrants coming into The United States. Laskin was born in Brooklyn, but raised in Great Neck, New York. The author graduated from Harvard College in 1975 with a degree in history and literature and also attended New College in Oxford. In Oxford Laskin received an MA in English in 1977. Laskin’s novel Long Way Home

This is it! I’m screwed! I thought to myself as I looked around, sweating profusely, wiping my forehead with the back of my jacket sleeve, and praying to God for one of his parting of the Red Sea proportion miracles. There’s really no escape, I could blast my way out Scarface style, but I don’t have a gun, besides, some innocent folks would get hurt. It’s about to be on and I have to deal with the consequences. I did this shit all by myself, no one forced me, My father always used to say, “If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the band.” But hear me Lord, if you spare my life, if you have mercy on my soul, if you touch me with your outstretched arm and deliver me, I will never put myself in this position again. It’s too late; well maybe

Good morning year 12 and thankyou for coming. Today I am here to discuss with you how “different people have different perceptions of belonging” through the analysis of Peter Skrzynecki’s poems ‘Feliks Skrzynecki’ and ‘St Patrick’s College’. As well as my own related texts, My place Episode 2.

Migration has always been a controversial theme since the early twentieth century not only because of it’s complex historical development, but also it is related to and can be influenced by various social issues such as social status, gender, and society’s attitude towards immigrants. The aim of this essay is to argue the how the similarities and the little difference within them of the characters in literature play the role in theme of migration.