A Comparison Of Identity And Being An Outsider

These two poems are written by poets with completely different social statuses. This differing factor leads to two completely different perspectives on the

Personal identity is essential in the human experience. Identity is complex and can be broken down into two main groups: introspective identity, and bodily identity. Introspective identity is based off of the groups, mentalities, or beliefs that you align yourself with, and bodily identity is based off of the physical side of yourself. Whether physical or introspective, your identity impacts every action you take. Whether choices ranging from what colors you prefer to which college you want to attend are primarily based off of your introspective identity, which is a combination of both memory and consciousness, physical identity impacts how others perceive you. Consciousness is mainly the awareness of bodily identity as well as continuous introspective identify, while memory is awareness of introspective identity. These two different facets of identity are imperative in the distinction between bodily identity and introspective identity. In means of personal identity introspective identity (which is evident in memory), is essential, while bodily identity (based partially in consciousness) has less credit.

The bible is a unique book that describes God, His will, power, and qualities. It divided into two main parts which we call the Old and New Testaments. Even though they both reveal true knowledge about God and have much in common, there are plentiful differences between them like who are God’s people, the laws, and the sacrifices.

“Things are rough all over.” (Hinton 35) Ponyboy Curtis says this in the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. An outsider is someone who is different or doesn’t fit in in a certain way, which is why Hinton never emphasizes who the outsiders are; readers can interpret this book and the outsiders in their own way because Hinton proves that everyone is an outsider in their own manner. While it can be argued that every character is an outsider, the main outsiders in this book are Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and Cherry Valance.

In today’s modern view, poetry has become more than just paragraphs that rhyme at the end of each sentence. If the reader has an open mind and the ability to read in between the lines, they discover more than they have bargained for. Some poems might have stories of suffering or abuse, while others contain happy times and great joy. Regardless of what the poems contains, all poems display an expression. That very moment when the writer begins his mental journey with that pen and paper is where all feelings are let out. As poetry is continues to be written, the reader begins to see patterns within each poem. On the other hand, poems have nothing at all in common with one another. A good example of this is in two poems by a famous writer by

S.E Hilton’s inspirational book, Outsiders, is about a boy named Ponyboy and his best friends as they go on an adventure that will change them forever. I compared Ponyboy to myself and noticed many similarities and differences between the two of us. We are similar when it comes to social character, sports, grades, and even courage. Even though we have some similarities, we also have our differences when it comes to time period, freedom, generosity, and organization. I enjoyed comparing and contrasting Ponyboy to myself because he taught me that even though life can be tough, if you look on the bright side of things, you can find happiness once again.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable? Do you feel like an outsider? Myself, being an outsider, has made me realize society does not appreciate the reasons why we are different. We need to embrace who we are and celebrate what makes us an individual. As high school and college students, many feel pressured into being accepted such as being religious and also being pressured into being in an unhealth relationship such as an age gap.

An outsider is defined as “a person who does not belong to a particular group.” In the book, The Outsiders, many of the characters can be described as being an outcast from the social society. Ponyboy, Johnny, and Cherry are outsiders in this novel because none of them really fit into the groups that they’re “supposed” to be in.

Becoming more comfortable with my emotions is the hardest part in the life. My family

At this meeting, I was an outsider looking in. Which is something I am not used to being, I associate myself with clubs and organizations where I am the majority. Being an outsider in an unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar faces was a little challenging. And for some reason, all I could think about is how the people I am viewing and judging view me. During the meeting, I was not the majority but the oddball, there was no one there who looked like me or talked like me, I was all alone. And that's how my population, that black community here at Appalachian State feels. During our daily lives, we have to conform to the dominant group, we are always on our “P’s and Q’s” trying to fit in with the majority, trying to make them feel

No matter where one goes on this dismal chunk of rock, one will probably encounter an outsider. In high school lunchrooms there is always at least one poor, sad teenager who has the unlucky seat next to the trash can. In parks and school playgrounds there is always that one melancholy kid that provides a stark contrast from the joyful shouts and screams coming from the other playing children. The experience of being an outsider is an inescapable universal condition that can be caused through social class, appearance, or other factors.

The arch of Noah is a prime example of this God given responsibility; God informed Noah when a great flood would be coming and how to save not only himself and family from the flood but the animals as well.

Not only do these poems share differences through the speakers childhood, but also through the tones of the works.

No matter how much a person desires to live according to their personal autonomy, he or she will never escape the influence of societal forces. Explicitly or subtlety, these forces shape our individuality. One intriguing manner that these societal forces manifests itself in is our name. As Ruth Graham writes, “It’s becoming increasingly clear today that names carry a wealth of information about the world around us, the family we arrived in, the moment we were born—and that they mark us as part of cultural currents bigger than we realize.” Names alone provide evidence that individuals are made by interactions with social institutions and groups. Ultimately, the inescapable nature of society’s influence demands individuals to ponder how much personal autonomy is actually autonomous and to what extent does the pursuit of personal autonomy lead to a life of emptiness and vanity.

The Middle Ages was a time of Knighthood and Chivalry Code, upholding values and conforming to society. The religious culture was a major aspect of this time period, it was uncommon for religion to be manipulated to accommodate flaws people had. “A woman was always subservient to a man, whether husband, father, or brother”, (Introduction: The Middle Ages), a woman during this time period had no political rights, or say. They were to be seen but not heard, their social standing was determined by the man in her life and the level of respect he had in the community. The use of satire throughout this prologue illustrates the irony and humor towards religion.