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1.In what way does Looking for Alibrandi offer a re-consideration of events, people and ideas from a changing perspective?

Josephine Alibrandi’s major change in perspective occurred when she discovered her Grandmother’s past life. She discerns numerous things regarding her Nonna, counting how she came to Australia, her association with her husband and that with Marcus Sandford. Initially in the text, Josephine was oblivious to these truths concerning her grandma. However as the flower unfurls, she progressively unearths her Grandmothers past.

The composer creates pauses during the dialogue involving Josephine and her Grandma. These gaps in time permit the responder to pierce Josie’s mind and comprehend her findings concerning her Grandmother. Throughout one of these discussions with her Grandmother, Josie discovers how many difficulties migrants in Australia faced.

Katia informs Josie on how difficult it was for her living in an unfamiliar country with no one to converse with. Additionally she mentions her stumbles with adversity such as snakes. She revealed to Josie, "You do not know how much...

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