Self Induced Isolation

As defined by Marian Webster Dictionary the word “isolate” means “to set apart from others”. In his novel Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card uses the state of isolation as the main factor contributing to the protagonist’s character development for good and bad. The protagonist, Ender, is able to grow in his studies and leadership, yet his childhood and self-esteem is affected through the separation from others.

Isolation is a feeling one gets when you feel like you are not wanted by society also, misunderstood by the people around you. Someone going through depression and his cries have been ignored. The phrase “I was much further out than you thought” (3). Far out in the water and the distance felt from other people mentally that they did not notice. The fact that they can misinterpret a cry for help as something mistaken for friendly waving. They did not understand of the person and how isolated the person was.

Most of the people are isolated from society because they're different to what society is accustomed to. Isolation is a process in which the person can suffer emotional breakdowns. To the point where they no longer themselves. Society pushes them there forces them to hide away because no one likes them nor can befriend them because they're different. John Steinbeck’s novella, Of Mice and Men, discusses how isolation comes with sever effects, some of them being aggressive behavior, unfair judgments, and fear.

Isolation is the separation from others and/or society whether it be physically or emotionally. In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, I believe that a central theme is that the isolation from family and society, especially at a time when one is faced with difficulty, can have a negative effect on a person. The main characters in the story, Victor Frankenstein and the monster, both experience the same suffering of being alone in different ways. The negative consequences are the death of their loved one and eventually the end of their own.

Into the Wild by Sean Penn, follows a boy’s epic journey to Alaska and his eventual demise. The protagonist, Chris, goes through all the motions of acquiring knowledge, crucial for his survival. All the knowledge in the world is useless without wisdom, as with wisdom comes knowledge. Chris’ ignorance of this essential understanding occurred because of his emotional unavailability, arrogance and immaturity.

The more established server perceives himself in the old man and sees his own future. He goes to bat for the old man against the more youthful server's reactions, indicating out that the old man may profit by a wife and is spotless and flawless when he drinks. Eventual isolation from life is another image the author uses to convey "nada." The picture of a lonely "old man who sat in the shadow the leaves" of the tree is presented several times in the story .The repetition of key words, such as "the old man sitting in the shadow," implies the depths of the loneliness the old man suffers and the intensity of his separation from the rest of the world. The more seasoned server has no genuine motivation to take the old man's side. Actually, the old

Being excluded or ignored by a group of people can be harmful to a person. It can make someone feel that they are alone; that they do not have anyone to care for them or to lean on it times of need. Being ostracized can make someone believe that they do not belong or that no one cares about them, which can lead to low self-esteem and depression causing one to often question taking their own life. Ostracism can cause one to go to extreme measures to gain attention such as; bullying, becoming violent, self-harm, homicidal, or suicidal. Everyone strives for attention and is a basic need for living.

Solitary: Deprived of the company of others; the state of being alone; a reference to solitary confinement (solitary).

There are many reason for drug abuse; however, I am arguing the most prevalent reasons are social isolation, loneliness, depression and a support network is needed to combat these ailments. Before I defend by statement, I am going air out some definitions. Isolation according to Oxford dictionary is, “The process or fact of isolation or being isolated.” Using the term isolation in the definition of isolation, does not define what isolation is. Lets define isolate and expand it to the context of isolation. Isolate according to the Oxford dictionary is to “cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others.” Base on my understanding of the previous sentence, it can be inferred that isolation is a state in which the person or place is alone or apart from others. Social isolation in the context of this paper is the separation from social interaction with others. Depression according to the oxford dictionary is a“feeling of severe despondency and dejection.” Despondency is defined as “low spirits from loss of hope or courage; dejection” and dejection is defined as “a sad and depressed state; low spirits”, both terms, according to the Oxford dictionary. Again, based on my understanding of the previous sentence, depression is the feeling of severe low spirits from loss of hope, courage, and being in the state of sadness. Loneliness is defined as “the fact of being without companions” according to the oxford dictionary. Before I move onward with my argument, I

Isolation, coming from the Latin root insula which translates to “island,” is the intentional separation from certain aspects of life. Synonyms for isolation: segregation, separation, and detachment, all carry somewhat of a negative connotation. When people isolate themselves from the unknown, they become separated from reality and limit their exposure to the world around them. Isolation, opposed to absolute seclusion, refers to avoiding foreign or unwanted features of a community. In contemporary society, people isolate themselves and grow apart from that which is strange and unfamiliar. Isolation hinders our capacity to appreciate the world’s diverse cultures, people, and experiences.

Isolation is the feeling of being unable to experience shared meaning and belonging. The feeling of being unable to experience shared meaning is a major source of psychological distress.

Many people fear the word solitude, and some find comfort in the idea of being alone. Their are many advantages to isolating yourself that most do not see. Solitude allows you to grow in peace, in a way that allows you to grow in peace, in a way that society would not let you. In isolation you find it easier to do things without fear of judgement, there is no limit. Rebekah Elle from the hufington post stated “Being alone gives you time to think clearly, focus, dream, be those things that push you.” Solitude helps you utilizes your independent capabilities. Withdraw from society helps you believe in yourself. U.Kirbark from a Redditt post stated reasons why isolation is a benefit to her “ I want to travel, educate myself and better the enviorment

What is exile? For some, exile may be equivalent to eviction. For some, it may be equivalent to shunning. The dictionary definitions of exile are “absence from own country,” “somebody living outside own country,” and “banishment.” These definitions are examples of a physical exile, or in other words, a physical removal or dislocation of a person or people. The idea of exile does not necessarily have to be a physical displacement, though. Exile can be personal, mental, or cultural. Exile can be emotional or social. This type of exile is one that many people can associate with. Anyone who longs to belong somewhere, with a group of people, or in a community dreads social and cultural exile. It is worthy of note that these exiles may

What is alone? By the Merriam-Webster definition, alone as to be separated from others, exclusive of anyone or anything, or consider without reference to any other. In dictionary.com, used as adjective alone means separate, apart, or isolate from other; to exclusion from all others or all else; or unique, unequal, unexcelled. Also as an adverb, alone means solitary, solely, only, exclusive, or without aid or help. Alone is basically being set a part, to stand out or to be remove from something or someone. To be alone means that something or someone is separated from things or people whatever the choice.

Isolation causes many affects like problem in interacting with people, trusting people, despair and hallucinations. As isolation comes in many forms, the effect varies from person to person. Forced isolation is the isolation that is involuntary, or against the will. Isolation in which an individual alienates himself or herself is considered self-inflicted. Both of these types have similar effects on an