Identity is a very important facet in our world. Our identity tells us who we are, and determines how we live our lives. There are many texts that explore the aspects of identity, which create various identities in many different ways. Such texts that will be examined include "Homeland", "The love song of J. Alfred Prufrock", and "Looking for Alibrandi". Each of these different text types employs various techniques to create identity, ranging from film and convention techniques to characterisation, humour, symbolism, and the use of imagery.
The article, "Homeland" by Anna Maria Dell'oso, explores a young Italian girl's search for her identity, as she struggles to re-kindle that special bond that would normally exist between mother and daughter, and consolidate her sense of heritage and "Italianism". …
