You certainly capture the sense of ambiguity and frustration that can arise from existing on the fence between two cultures. As you say, there are modern Australian ‘rituals’ such as “watching a footy match…celebrating Australia Day…playing cricket in the backyard” that define the national identity. However, many people do not conform to these elements of the Australian experience. The history of your Sicilian heritage and the feeling of “culture that is rapidly disappearing from [your] family” is a saddening reality for many multiethnic families. Whilst this post is articulate and clear, my only suggestion is to be mindful of sentence length. Some longer sentences could be divided to really emphasise the emotive strength of your argument. Your perspectives on the individual’s “inner turmoil” provoked by “belonging to neither category” of culture are both thoughtful and heartfelt. An excellent entry, Jess! – Mariama 😊
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Mariama E. Biro Saibou 