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Similarly, the notions of discovery are conveyed in the text “1112” which draws attention to the uncertainties faced by the refugees who have been detained upon arrival in Australia. Moore explores the hardships and struggles faced by Anhar and her family. This is demonstrated through the harsh dialogue used by the AGM guards, “stop yelling ya little bitch… if you’re going to yell, yell in Australian ya friggin dago” the use of colloquial demanding language illustrates negative words used for Anhar and her family. This is further reinforced through Hannah’s personal anecdote in which she recounts the experiences of Anhar. Their worth are reassessed over time, looking from past and present which also differs for individuals as Hannah is different to someone who is not a refugee, having Anhar’s world being in the detention centre.

A Beautiful Life written by Michael Futcher and Helen Howard in 1998 is a brave piece of contemporary Australian Theatre, exploring the controversial and much debated issue of immigration in Australia, while providing a highly symbolic, poignant and emotional experience for the audience. This play is based on the memories of an Iranian refugee (Hamid), his wife (Jhila) and their son (Amir) who settled in Australia in the 1980s, focusing on how their cultural background ultimately leads to their persecution by the Australian Government. As this play is told from their perspective, the audience is encouraged to empathise with the plight of refugees in Australia. Through the use of many interesting theatrical techniques, such

INTRODUCTION The movie ‘Lion’ directed by Garth Davis, and the book "Looking for Alibrandi" written by Melina Marchetta both talk about finding out about your identity, belonging and a person’s roots. The movie "Lion" tells the true story of Saroo Brierley, a young Indian boy who becomes separated from his family and sets out on a mission to find his way back home. Through great cinematography and heartfelt performances, the film captures Saroo's journey from the crowded streets of Kolkata to the rolling landscapes of Tasmania. As Saroo struggles with memories of his past and the uncertainty of his future, the movie draws viewers into a narrative of resilience, hope, and the enduring power of love.

Life requires us to move to new stages, each with its own set of obstacles and challenges which, if successfully overcome, can enrich one’s experience. A significant role in this process is played by familial and social values and external interventions. Stephen Daldry’s film ‘Billy Elliot’ (2000) depicts the protagonist’s growth as he discovers a passion for ballet which drives him to break free from traditional masculine stereotypes in his mining hometown. This similar drive traces the quest of the Brennan Family in the Australian Documentary “Proof of life”, when their son Nigel, a war photojournalist, is captured and held hostage in Somalia for ransom. Both texts illustrate the importance of determination, persistence and tenacity in

Introduction ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ by Melina Marchetta, explores the story of Josephine (Josie) Alibrandi, a seventeen year-old schoolgirl, who struggles to discover her identity. By using a range of conflict situations Marchetta explores the issues or growing up, overcoming adversity, and prejudice within the Australian community. With the help of Christina (mother), Katia (Nonna), Michael (father), John Barton and Jacob Coote. Josephine develops maturity, faces hardships and preconceptions in her everyday life.

Joyce’s “Araby” and Bambara’s “Lesson” pose surprising similarities to each other. Despite the narrators’ strikingly clear differences, such as time period, ethnicity, social class, and gender the characters have important similarities. Both narrators are at crucial developmental stages in their lives, are faced with severe adversities, and have a point of clarity that affects their future.

After the elderly woman and man communicate quickly, assuming that the two girls were concentration camp escapees, the woman says that they must be hidden and “She waddled down to the dirt road, peered both ways. ‘ Quick, children, come now,’ she said, holding out her hands. ‘You are safe here. You are safe with us.’” Suddenly the scene dissolves and returns to 2002 France, where Julia is dealing with the effects of her husband Bertrand’s, surprisingly negative reaction to Julia’s pregnancy.

The feature film Australia directed by Baz Luhrmann gives the viewers a great insight into life in rural Northern Territory during the 1940s. He includes characters that both compliment and oppose the setting and the way he has captured the Australian farming style of living is impeccable. Racism and sexism are alive during this time period primarily to the Aboriginal people and to women. Cultural identity is a big part of this movie, especially with an Aboriginal child, Nulluh, and the personality change that lady Sarah Ashley experiences is a critical part of the plot.

The Romans had their own religion, which collected and influenced from the lands they conquered. Their religious attitudes focused on two main things: a state cult, and a private concern. The half of temples was built for dedicating the emperors both living and dead. Most the Romans’ religion was fewer spirituals. Paganism was also appealing the Romans because it did not divine the physical and heavenly worlds as the Christians.

From the year eighteen sixty nine to the year nineteen sixty nine Aboriginal children were taken from their homes. The play ‘Stolen’ by Jane Harrison tells the story of five Aboriginal children who were forcibly extracted form their families. The children: Anne, Jimmy, Ruby, Sandy and Shirley all demonstrated the devastating impact that the removal from their families and subsequent institutionalisation had on each of their lives. Furthermore, some of the main characters maintained their hopes and dreams under different circumstances whilst a few displayed a lack of hope.

His racial stereotype as a “Moor”, someone of Muslim (Berber) and Arab descent living in Northwest Africa, limits his mental, physical, and intellectual abilities in the eyes of the other characters. Because they make him out to be inferior and evil, Aaron struggles to

A friend of Eyad, Yonathan, once asked him, “Were you born that way? Arab?” this scene highlights open stereotyping because some traits were available and open, however there were still some social roles that played a part in the conversation. During class time, the teacher asks Eyad to say what the book symbolizes, Eyad basically goes on a rant explaining that the author depicts Arabs as “wild, animalistic, and primitive” because that is the stereotype attached to them, however they have never done anything wrong. This scene shows closed sensitivity because the teacher doesn’t respond to what Eyad has just said; she is exhaling only impersonal characteristics.

Literary Analysis of Aladdin Disney’s Aladdin is a film that attempts to stereotype and westernize Arab culture. Using racially inaccurate stereotypes, an inaccurate depiction of The Middle East, as well as countless cultural generalizations, Aladdin creates a setting of “exotic orientalism” and Islamaphobia. “[Aladdin depicts…] the Arab world as backwards and irrational, the film’s distorted ethnic representations fuel the western world’s fear of alternity and perpetuates dangerous stereotypes.” (Heydt).

Everyone in the world is born with a blank slate, not knowing anything about the world, or about yourself. How can the act of one person effect their entire culture as a whole, where suddenly a terrorists who is Muslim turns all Muslims into terrorists. Ayad Akhtar’s play Disgraced is communicating race, through major differences between self-identity and social identity. This is shown in the character Amir who is a South Asian Muslin, but over the years parted ways and became critical of Islam. He hides behind a Hindu name and identity to avoid the attention from his Muslim-ness but still manages to hold onto a piece of his self-identity through his nephew, Abe. Similarly in the play Othello by William Shakespeare, there is a strong difference between how Othello view’s his self-identity and how society creates their own social identity and views Othello as a Black Moor. Amir and Othello have a similar self-identity that overlook the social identity they receive through society.

Sophie grew up during the Nazi takeover in Forchtenberg, Germany. Unlike most German families, hers had their own ideas about the Nazi party. Her father, who was a former mayor of several small towns in Germany, warned Sophie and her brothers about the new regime eventually abusing their power (Biography in Context). Her parents also encouraged their children to “think for themselves and speak their minds” (Student Resource Center). This parental support foreshadows what Sophie and her brother would become. The Scholl household was very supportive of their family members.