For this block's independent reading, I chose to do The Picture of Dorian Gray.
To my surprise, this book has been a pretty fun read. Im not far into the book yet but I get the vive that it has to do with finding your true identity and no matter how many people try to inrfluence you, its better to remain independent from bias and not everybody is looking out for your best interest. Does this sound familiar? Duh!
Block 2, I read the Adventures of Huckleberry Fin and that was relatable because it dealt with knowing yoouself and your limits as well as being free of social bias. Huckk is confronted with either doing what his identity tells him is right (to not turn Tim into to the police) or to do what society expact him to do (turn Tim in).
Could We say that Frankenstein is also about identity? The Monster as well as Victor deal with the need to please society's ideals but are torn with wanting to follow their true nature.
The Brave New World is full of Identity crissis. Can you guys think of any other books that deal with this popular theme?
I know The Brave New World is full of it. If you guys could help me out with examples, it would be great. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteLife of Pi, also deals with identity. Pi being a very religious boy attempts to try to be Christian, Hindu and Muslim. Unable to perform all of these religious because of the social hindrance and condemnation, signaling him almost as hedonistic. Then after the ship wreck he is faced with upholding his identity or survival. Like most humans in the situation he chooses survival, becoming almost animal like. Even eating blood at the end of book although he was once a vegan.
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