Exploring Identity and Racism in 'Jasper Jones'
In the novel 'Jasper Jones,' the construction of identity, truth, and perception are examined through characters like Jasper Jones, who is a racial outsider, and Charlie Bucktin, emphasizing the importance of open-mindedness and cultural acceptance. The story delves into issues of discrimination, stereotypes, and the impact of societal perceptions on individual identity.
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Construction of identity Jasper Jones
Who am I? Who am I? Truth and perception What is your perception of yourself ? Is it something you carry with you? Is it something you create or is it given to you? Does your identity make you an individual? Can you see/feel an identity? How do others perceive you?
Idenity Idenity Identity Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGVWEvUzNM
Short film Short film- -Identity Identity Discuss the significance of the mask in this film? Explain why identity and how others see you are important issues in high school List 5 words or phrases that describe your identity
Jasper Jones Jasper Jones Racial outsider The notion of racism and its relationship to blame is The notion of racism and its relationship to blame is represented through Jasper represented through Jasper J Jones' identity. He is subjected to constant accusations Corrigan citizens have stereotyped him as the unrepentant bad boy He is shunned by the locals and parents "he s the rotten model that parents hold aloft as a warning: this is how you ll end up if you re disobedient. Jasper jones is the example of where poor aptitude and attitude will lead." ones' identity.
Charlie Bucktin Charlie Bucktin The them of the importance of being open minded and being accepting of other cultures is represented through Charlie Bucktin's characterisation. Superior intellectual skills and intelligence to acquire mutual understanding on situations is abnormal to the simple, anti-intellectual yobbish culture of a small town in western Australia during the 1960's 'Sport is the social currency' - hierarchy based on their skills with the ball Warwick Trent - uneducated school bully Charlie is teased for his wide use of vocabulary Earning a beating in the playground from moronic school bully Warwick Trent
Jeffery Lu Jeffery Lu Charlie's best friend Parents both moved to Australia from Vietnam Cricket fanatic Especially interested in superheroes Outgoing and brave Optimistic person Jeffrey deals with racism and discrimination from the townspeople, because his family is Vietnamese The Lu family are abused with casual racial slurs resulting in a demoralising effect on the members of the family Town outcast
How does Craig How does Craig Silvey to highlight the issues that young people to highlight the issues that young people have with identity in the novel? have with identity in the novel? Silvey use characterisation use characterisation
