Body 3 paragraph Flashcards
Idea sentence
Individuals encounter conflict when confronting distinguishing cultural viewpoints,as a result leading them to form a dichotomous view as they are exposed to differing understandings
elaborate
Valentine utilizes theater to represent the culmination of conflict between the two perspectives of Shafana and Sarrinah, fostering insight into their individual paths of pursuing self acceptance
1st context and Quote
By Initially explored the contrasting views through new found aspiration of wearing the hijab in public, “It wasn’t until I started investigating Islam, after 2001, that I realized I wasn’t satisfied at the deepest level,”
1st technique and effect
-Valentine alludes to the 9/11 attack that allowed Shafana to develop her faith and build a voice herself in spite of terroristic allegations against the Islamic cultural group.
-Contrastingly, Sarrinah divulges in how different individuals are defined through these political attacks shaping them their collective perception as Muslims, allowing them to challenge stereotypical stigmas of Muslims being “ layer in ”.
2nd context and quote
Valentine’s characterisation of Sarrinah how she neglects wearing the hijab , “carved into the bones of her feet and horror tattooed into the base of skull.”
2nd technique and effect
-The violent imagery depicts her fearful experiences when encountering culture and religion, as she endured whilst fleeing Afghanistan, encouraging us to take her standpoint as she acknowledges that wearing the veil as this promotes prejudices individuals must endure.
-By establishing the dichotomous views of Shafana’s naivety and Sarrinah intelligence coordinating this situation properly, Valentine reveals the differing perspectives that form as a result of divergent experiences and exposure to trauma.
3rd context and quote
Furthermore, Sarrinah questions Shafana if she “Bought dried shrimp and you(she) put them in a jar?”
3rd technique and effect
This is symbolic of freedom as Sarrinah urges Shafana to thrive in society, validating her effective skills in her own education to persuade her to fit into Australian culture.
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Therefore, Valentine explores the distinguishing perspectives between how individuals encounter the complex experience of their identity.