10 Mary Street Belonging Analysis

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The sense of belongings shapes an individual sense of identity in the world by their experiences. This process, in which an individual understanding of belonging is tested to determine their identity. Skrzynecki's 10 Mary St explores his connection with places, acknowledgement in the Postcard. Comparison to Winston Neighbours in which, explores a wider range of individual that has a strong bond of connection to place. Throughout, the texts we explore the relationship of an individual over time as this determine their sense of identity to the world. An individual sense of identity formed by establishing a connection to place. In Skrzynecki's ‘10 Mary Street’ highlights his ability to form a connection with the places and adapting to a new culture.

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