The Arrival And Growing Up Asian In Australia Identity Of Australians

1. The Arrival And Growing Up Asian In Australia
'The Arrival' by Shaun Tan and 'Growing up Asian in Australia' edited by Alice Pung, explore the
different experiences of migrants when moving to a new and foreign culture. These texts discuss
the broad and individual stories of migrants, including the many positives aspects of migrant life, as
well as the many negatives and hardships that are faced. In this essay I will endeavor to discuss the
similarities and contrasts between these two texts in regards to the difficulties migrants face when
moving to a new country and assimilating into into a new culture. When migrants relocate they often
struggle with language and communication barriers, which creates many limitations for them.
Migrants may also have difficulties with being accepted by...show more content...
In "The Arrival" the man struggles to communicate and must rely on basic hand gestures and
drawings to convey even the simplest things. It prevents him from completing simple tasks,
conversing with others, and finding a job. This causes him distress and worry, unable to know
whether he will make it through another day and still be able support himself and his family back
home. Such a language barrier creates many limitations for the migrants in both 'The Arrival' and
"Growing Up Asian In Australia'. Although, in the story 'Chinese lessons', language holds a more
important place in the parent's hearts as it not only a form of communication, but also their way of
connecting with their past and with their children. In 'Chinese Lessons' Ivy's parents came to
Australia with nothing but their language as a reminder of their homeland. They would have faced
many difficulties stemming from their lack of communication, yet they decided to never let go of
their native language. It was important to Ivy's father that she learn his language because it was his
way of "ensuring he would still be able to connect to his past." As a child, unable to understand this,
Ivy remained reluctant to learn and was never truly close to her parents as a result. Language, being
so powerful, can grant or take away opportunities, and connect or distance two
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2. Identity Of Australians
The identity of Australians from foreigner or outsider perspective is based on perceptions,
stereotypes, hearsay, and experiences different people have had while visiting or staying in
Australia for work or school. Identity is closely linked to cultural and social aspects of society,
where certain beliefs, values, and behaviours, are subscribed to by the said community or society. A
sense of belonging to people, to individuals, families, communities, and nations is provided by
identity. Australia is a multicultural society that is made up of about 260 languages and over 270
ancestries, even though urban Australia is fluid in its social composition. There have been
controversies on immigration particularly about the widely diverse cultures and
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