It is the journey towards a sense of belonging that allows a person to understand what the concept means. How did the composers of your set text and a text of your own choice explore the journey towards an understanding of a sense of belonging? Travel helps a person understand their sense of belonging. The person's journey is illustrated by techniques. This is explored in Rainbow's End and Falling Leaves. Harrison's play Rainbow's End explores how a person discovers their sense of belonging through their newfound love for their family. Also, the novel Falling Leaves demonstrates this thesis through the deprivation of one's culture. Discovering family love allows a person to understand their sense of belonging. This journey is explored through Dolly's characterization. Initially, Dolly was uncertain about her identity and sense of belonging. However, his journey and understanding of this concept deepens after discovering the price of belonging to the white society that abandons one's family. Its horrors are illustrated by short sentences: “A better life?... Spaghetti? The short sentences succinctly reveal his apprehension of leaving his family, thus initiating his journey towards this concept. She then discovers his refusal to leave his family even though white society offers him “better” opportunities. His discovery of this concept deepens with repetition: “It doesn’t matter if the floors are dirty. It doesn’t matter at all…”. The repetition of the word “Don’t” emphasizes Dolly’s awareness of a real home. Through repetition, she discovers the notion of family love. Family love plays a vital role in Dolly's journey as she discovers the source of her security despite the unsanitary conditions of her home middle of paper......regular practice is essential as she needs her culture of “letting go of your defenses and being yourself”. Its culture acts as a metaphorical shield against England's discrimination against different cultures, particularly Chinese. The use of the first person accentuates this need. Adeline's deprivation of her own culture explores her sense of belonging as she discovers her refusal to be disconnected. His own culture has become his sense of security because it reminds him of home. A person's journey toward a sense of belonging allows them to understand this concept. Assimilation did not become an obstacle for Dolly in her journey. She discovers her sense of belonging through her love for her family. Likewise, the theme of the link with traditions despite the distance from the native country was necessary for Adeline Yen Mah because it allows her to feel safe in a foreign country..