The New, the DIfferent and The Unfamiliar - The Arrival

1.     First impression of the new world

– The birds

2.     Everything is different and new

-       The way the people conduct themselves

-       The signs, animals, what appears to be the barbers, the musical instruments

3.     Not understanding the language and asking for directions

4.     Common household objects in his new room seem foreign and even alien to him – especially the pet

5.     The culture and food

-       Receives help from a by-stander

§  The by-stander and his son

§  Willing to help the new comer

§  Learning about the symbols on the wall to know which fruit is which

-       Learns about the new food and how to obtain it

§  Which food is best to eat for yourself and for others

6.     The animal gives the man a fright because it reminds him of home and how insecure he felt when he lived there

7.     Introduced to the wife of the by-stander and the main character is welcomed into the home

-       Learns how to cook the new food

-       The culture is different

§  The use of food in meals

§  Seating at the table

§  Instruments

8.     Trying to find a new job to provide for the family

-       Asking around but nobody needs any help

-       The poster man gives in to helping put up the posters

§  The character fails because he cannot read the signs and pastes the poster upside down

9.     The daughter has now lived in the new world long enough to be able to walk around by herself and give directions to the new girl on her own special journey