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Do the second generation of migrants have an easier time than the first?
yes, because we have more privileges and advantages compared to the people who just arrived in Australia.

Why do the pioneers' choose to come to Australia? Do you think that their reasons are always clear,even to them?
no, I don't think their reasons are always clear even to them but they may have chosen to move to Australia as this country is safer.

How do pioneers' lives change when they come to Australia?
They have a different kind of home and have a different kind of environment. they also adapt to the religions here.

What elements do they choose to bring with them when they migrate? And which do they reject? Why?
They bring over traditional ways to choose a home that is for them chosen by one of their gods/beliefs. It is unclear as to what things they have rejected but they continued with their religion despite being in a new environment.

What tricks do the pioneers learn to assist them in belonging in Australian culture ?
I think that at the end where the child talked about having the Mary and Joseph's figure on his bedside kind of showed how he tries to fit in to this new environment through religious beliefs.

English Homework

How do the lyrics of "Dancing Queen" contrast to Muriel's life in Porpoise Spit?

The song lyrics of "Dancing Queen" completely contrasts Muriel's life in Porpoise Spit. This is clear as Muriel is not seventeen but in her twenty's. She does go partying/ clubbing but she is not considered 'hot' or sexy that she will attract several guys just by dancing. I also believe that she does not have the guts or confidence to simply brush off several guys, if they even decided to make a move on her, then leave them hanging. Instead she would be the type to simply follow like a fool towards any guy who comes towards her. The song also portrays a person who has a lively, fun, free and happy life, in contrast, Muriel does not have such a life. What she has is a life where she is miserable and constantly has her self esteem put down by those around her, obviously, not so happy, free or fun.