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1 y separately published work icon Who Josie Became Next : Developing Narratives of Ethnic Identity Formation in Italian Australian Literature and Film Jessica Carniel , University of Melbourne. Dept. of History , Melbourne : 2006 Z1836414 2006 single work thesis Using an expanded and adapted conception of the Bildungsroman (or novel of development or formation), this thesis examines representations of Italian Australian identities through an analysis of selected English-language literary and film narratives produced by individuals of Italian descent in Australia since World War II. It draws upon critiques of the genre of the traditional Bildungsroman to further contribute to the conceptualisation of a related genre, the ethnic bildungsroman. In applying an interdisciplinary approach, the thesis critically analyses the processes of ethnic identity formation in these Italian Australian narratives in various socio-historical and literary contexts, with particular reference to the intersection of gender and ethnicity. It is argued that not only can the development of individual protagonists’ identities be read in each text, but the narratives selected here chart the journeys of ethnic identification made by Italian Australian protagonists and the varying trends in their modes of identification. This study focuses upon a selection of fiction, biography and autobiography that narrates these identities. These narratives both directly and indirectly address experiences of being of Italian heritage in Australia at various times throughout the twentieth century. It argues that the narrative representation and, more importantly, the narrative self-representation of ethnic identities are integral parts of migration and settlement processes, as well as significant steps in opening up dialogues amongst and between various Australian identities.
1 2 y separately published work icon Meanjin Meanjin Australian Open vol. 61 no. 3 Carlton : Meanjin Press University of Melbourne. Australian Centre , 2002 Z979383 2002 periodical issue
1 3 y separately published work icon Meanjin Meanjin On Drugs vol. 61 no. 2 Carlton : Meanjin Press University of Melbourne. Australian Centre , 2002 Z965817 2002 periodical issue
1 3 y separately published work icon Meanjin vol. 61 no. 1 Carlton : Meanjin Press University of Melbourne. Australian Centre , 2002 Z944862 2002 periodical issue Several of the contributions to this issue were originally presented as papers at The Secret Self : Exploring Biography and Autobiography Conference held at the National Library of Australia in October 2001.
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