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    Identity is a mirror, reflecting one’s individuality through their aspirations and values. However, it can be clouded by societal pressure, distorting the reflection and causing individuals to lose sense of who they are beyond societal expectations. In the short story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” by Evan Hunter, the fog of the mirror dissipates through the actions of the protagonist, Andy. Andy is a 16-year-old boy in the gang “The Royals.” As he lies on the sidewalk, alone and bleeding, he is left

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    faced with language that inhibits our ability to do so. The social structure of language is extremely important to our culture because it is the institution that connects all people together. If the institution of language itself cannot convey individuality how will people be able to be autonomous? To answer this question Lee uses the example of the Wintu natives because of their unique language. The problem being is that our language does not effectively support individual autonomy when it could

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    others, you are killing your own individuality.” In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Walden by Henry Thoreau and, Self-Reliance by Ralph Emerson, all share the theme that, individuals should not conform to society. This is because these stories focus on individualism, freedom, and the results of conforming to society's expectations. Individualism is one example of why people should not conform to society. This is because people need to find their true individuality and not go through life doing

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    to be disputed and possibly rejected. After years of continuous violence and war, it is unlikely to seek out and prosecute the few that initiated the conflict since they are most likely no longer around anymore. Even if a descendant is found, individuality alone may not suffice for prosecution, nor will it necessarily be a step towards inventing peace. They might as well put up a random stranger, make up a case, and claim to have prosecuted the root of the evil. On the other hand, prosecuting a family

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    idea to the public in his literary work “Nature.” The basic beliefs of Transcendentalism include individuality, simplicity, and nature. The major key proponents of these ideas are men and women such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Pope Francis. These people express transcendentalism through their actions and values; most notably individuality and simplicity. Within the value of individuality is to stand up for your individual rights. Seen in

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    intention of individuality to be tested. It’s through Snopes arsonist ways that malice an evil that conflicts Satyr. Snopes obligation to burn barns set the belief for his family that he is justice. Nevertheless, carries on the battle to only entice the nature of Abner’s behavior to invoke the worth of his own son. Among Faulkner’s literacy writes of the relationship between a “father versus son” (Claire) executes Abner Snopes detainment as he begins to preserve Satyr’s individuality. In words to

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    “individualism” was first introduced in the English language as a pejorative by the Owenities. It exemplifies the habit or principle of being solely independent as well as self-reliant. Having individuality creates a boundary within a single person. During the pre-14th century, many people believed that individuality was a very important aspect in their community. This method describes a type of social idea in which an individual favors freedom of action for other individuals over both collective and formal

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    The year of 2081 in Harrison Bergeron United States citizens was finally equal. The theme of this book can be one or more and I found 3 themes which are Freedom, Individuality, and equality is difficult to achieve. I would like to elaborate those themes. One of the themes of this book is that equality is difficult to achieve. The author tells readers that it is difficult for everyone to be equal by demonstrating that American society where everyone is equal. Mr.Bergeron is not average and so does

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    individual in the novel in various different ways. The light allowed and led Equality to his freedom of being himself rather than characterized as a group with his brothers. Equality discovering and inventing the lightbulb was his first realization of individuality. In the dark haze of this society, all things are indistinct. Until when light is brought to display can those with abnormal qualities be distinguished from the crowd. Consequently, Equality’s lightbulb makes him a sign of massive social disturbance

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    author explains his hardships of life growing up as a slave. Douglass was taken from his mother to grow up on a separate plantation in Maryland where he notices that there is no individuality among the slaves. He is then sent to live with Mrs. Auld, is taught to read, and realizes that passion for learning reveals his individuality. After being sent back to his original plantation his strong passion for learning urges him to creates a plan with fellow slaves leading to his freedom. Throughout the book

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