Skrzynecki In The Folk Museum Analysis
Positive interactions strengthen the connections between individuals and communities, therefore a community that interacts more will have a stronger sense of belonging. Skrzynecki’s ‘In the Folk Museum’ presents a point of interactions when “the old woman's hand touches mine”. Skrzynecki he felt his first connection in the museum, although there was no positive connection created and only increased Skrzynecki's isolation. Skrzynecki would also hear how the town had interactions when ‘they’ would “sing to Christ”. This positive connection was lost with the use of ‘they’ to show the isolation Skrzynecki felt in his community. In comparison, Tim experienced change within his community, from calling is neighbours “new man and new women” to Tim