Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places.

In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. Essay Structure Intro Thesis: Our main argument and answer to the question o In forming a connection with a place, an individual is able to feel innately connected to that environment and the people who are a part of it. Conversely, detachment from a place will lead to an overarching sense of isolation for the individual. Introduce text o This becomes clear when examining Damian McLindons Tropfest Short Film Jack and Lily (Jack) and Katherine Mansfields 1920s short story Miss Brill. Introduce our points o These texts show we are able to create relationships with people of a similar place due to a shared understanding and identity that is created, but without these ideas one may lose their sense of belonging.

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In connecting to a place, a sense of belonging is able to develop. This can be seen in TEXT 1 A similar idea is seen in TEXT 2. If an individual is unable to connect to a place they will be unable to belong. This can be seen in TEXT 1 A similar idea is seen in TEXT 2. OR Connections to place will influence belonging as it develops ones identity. This can be seen in TEXT1 A similar idea is seen in TEXT 2 Connections to place will influence belonging as it allows for shared experience. This can be seen in TEXT 1 A similar idea is seen in TEXT 2

An individuals interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging Discuss this view with details reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Intro -> Thesis, intro texts, intro points TS1: In interacting with others and the world, an individuals identity can enrich or limit their ability to belong. Text 1 Text 2

TS2: In interacting with others and the world, an individual develops a shared experience that can enrich or limit their ability to belong. Text 1 Text 2

An individuals sense of belonging is shaped by their interaction with the world around them. How is this shown in Jack and Lily and Miss Brill? Consider using: identity, acceptance and understanding, shared experience, relationships as points Alternatively take the world to mean: people, places, groups/communities, the wider world Alternative use antithesis: world shapes belonging, world shapes not belonging Intro

Topic Sentence 1 Miss Brill Katherine Mansfield Jack and Lily - Damian McLindon

Topic Sentence 2 Miss Brill Jack and Lily

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