In ‘Looking for Alibrandi’, written by Melina Marchetta, there are many characters that show that their lives are determined by influences, pressures and gut feelings. John Barton believed
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Looking For Alibrandi Essay From the moment of birth your future is not mapped out, it unfolds as your life continues. In 'Looking for Alibrandi', written by Melina Marchetta, there are many characters that show that their lives are determined by influences, pressures and gut feelings. John Barton believed that he was destined to be a politician however he died before he could even complete his HSC. The majority of society was under the impression that Josie, being born a bastard would never amount to anything respectable however this was not true due to the choices of Josie and not fate. Jacob thought that all he could amount to was a mechanic however after time he believed that he could do better in life. These are all prime instances where the future of the person is determined by their choices and attitude opposed to fate. John Barton believed that he...

