Romulus‚ my father is a Memoir written by Raimond‚ Romulus’s son is about Romulus and his journey and life in Australia in the early 1950’s. This memoir explores the concept of belonging through many topics such as Romulus and his immigration experience from Yugoslavia to Australia. It explores the shared beliefs and values of Romulus and his son Raimond. It also explores the concept of belonging through the different family member perspective of the landscape and the connections within Romulus family
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Exploring Friendship Essay The friendship between Romulus and Hora had more influence on Raimond’s life than the absence of his mother. Discuss Romulus‚ my father‚ written by Raimond Gaitor is an autobiographical novel exploring the much respected values and morals possessed by Raimond Gaitor’s father Romulus as seen by Raimond growing up in rural Australia. Gaitor writes the novel in awe of his father and the steadfast principles he believed in. Throughout the novel it is clear that through both
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a dead gut. Raimond‚ his family‚ Milka and Hora all visit him however Romulus at most times‚ is unable to respond because of his pain. As they leave‚ Raimond stays by his fathers’ side until he passes away. A funeral is held for him where Raimond speaks of his father‚ celebrating his morals‚ values and strengths. At the end‚ it is revealed that his father is buried near his mother. Aspects of belonging/Quotes/Techniques/Effect Belonging to people: * Romulus and Raimond – Raimond reinforces his
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CHAPTER FOUR • In this chapter‚ animals are described as being part of the family; animals can belong with humans just as much as other humans can. • Raimond describes all of the animals they had at Frogmore‚ their roles and small anecdotes about them. • They decide to buy a poultry farm; Romulus built an egg-washing machine. • Christine and Mitru come to Frogmore in winter‚ but they argue so Mitru leaves to Castlemaine station to catch a train to Melbourne. Romulus drives him there‚ and on the
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evident; Romulus to Europe and Raimond to Australia. It is “... an original meditation on life itself: character‚ conversation‚ friendship‚ morality and the terror of insanity.” It is a reasoned‚ calm and sincere recount that has the power to bring one to tears or make them grin or laugh as they read a certain part‚ like the antics of Jack the cockatoo or the brutal death of Orlof. The oscillation between past and present tense is part of the text’s style. Raimond describes the past and then comments
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girl called Christine‚ although he likes her‚ he doesn’t value all the aspects of her personality he changes and adapts to her needs and desires. Romulus later has a metal breakdown and commits himself to a mental institution‚ because of this he Raimond becomes more independent and sees that his father is not indestructable. These are jus some of the many experiences that change and sculpt the characters throughtout the novel. Romulus meets a girl by the name of Christine‚ he is immediately attracted
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forging meaningful connections to others‚ thus leading to a sense of social inclusion. Moreover‚ immigrants who have a sense of self-realisation are the ones that attempt to fix their own problems and succeed. This is exemplified in the texts by Raimond Gatia’s novel‚ “Romulus‚ My father”‚ Adam Elliot’s claymation film “Harvie Krumpet” and Shaun Tan’s graphic storyboard “The arrival” . (UNFINISHED) “Romulus‚ My father” asserts how the social isolation and alienation associated with the migrant
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trying to create a sesne of belonging Romulus and Raimond (ACTIONS) From the day of Raimond’s birth‚ Romulus’s actions establish that he should feel secure in his relationship with his father‚ ‘he denied himself so that I would have more‚ he fainted from hunger on more than one occasion.’ Later‚ Raimond steals aftershave and throws his father’s favourite shaver into the lake. The anger exerted from his father reveals how desperately he wants Raimond to belong to him‚ and show none of the moral failings
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2009 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N English (Standard) and English (Advanced) Paper 1 — Area of Study Total marks – 45 Section I Pages 3–8 General Instructions • Reading time – 10 minutes • Working time – 2 hours • Write using black or blue pen 15 marks • Attempt Question 1 • Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section II Page 9 15 marks • Attempt Question 2 • Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section III Pages 10–11 15 marks • Attempt
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rabbits.’)‚ Raimond is able to cast off these influences and find a connection to the land in which he lives (‘It was inconceivable that I should now shoot the rabbit.’). Following a show of contempt for ‘union scabs’ which Hora finds insulting and unempathetic‚ their relationship breaks down. As Raimond no longer seems to belong to his “moral universe”‚ Hora can no longer trust him;; ‘He simply couldn’t speak [to Raimond].’ This loss
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