Alibrandi essays

Alibrandi essays Looking for Alibrandi is a novel which mostly deals with Josephine going through a journey of self discovery. Josie discovers who she is through both positive and negative circumstances; however, they all combine to help her find her true identity. Through a number of characters, Marchetta demonstrates clearly, the concept of change and changing perspective. The novel recounts Josephines last year of secondary school and in this last year, different characters and situations impact upon her life in different ways, each unique and important. Her father comes back into her life, she falls in love, a close friend commits suicide, she discovers secrets of her families past and she accepts her cultural background. These events impact upon her life, shape her identity and alter her perspective. This essay will endeavour to highlight the many components that come together to make Josie feel like she has found Alibrandi. Initially, Josephine believes that her appearance and ethnic background is the determining factor in her social acceptance. She also believes this because she is at a wealthy school on a scholarship and has no acting father therefore, is looked down upon. When Josephine is told by a teacher, Sister Louise, that she was actually voted school captain but was given the role of vice captain because they felt she lacked the leadership skills and that her and her friends are in fact trendsetters within the school looked upon with envy, she has a sudden change in perspective on herself. She has always lacked self esteem and was very conscious of what others thought of her, but now has realised she is actually one of the most popular girls in school which is a great confidence boost for her. At that moment, Josephine says, I knew deep down that I was wrong and I think that my emancipation began at that moment. Culture has a big influence on Josies life. This is a more gradual change than her perspective on...