Daria Morgendorffer: A Character Analysis
“Harsha you should smile more, You know people judge you by your expressions,” my mom suggests.
“Yes, and I believe there is something intrinsically wrong with that system and have dedicated myself to changing it,” I reply, quoting Daria Morgendorffer in episode thirteen from the 90s MTV show Daria. At first glance, Daria looks like a static character: her plain style, monotone voice, and cynicism pin her a misanthrope. Daria, however, is a realist; she possesses an intellectual vitality that relies on a pragmatic outlook on everything. This enables her to stand up for self and issues she believes in. This is why I relate to her the most. Like Daria, I am a keenly observant person who has little patience for the idiocies and indignities that most conventional suburban high schools run rampant with. …show more content…
I adhere to a doctrine of rationalism and follow my own interests. In the show people misunderstand Daria’s lack of words as misery, but it is resistance to homogenized happiness and acceptance of the status quo. Daria uses her words wisely and speaks when she needs to. I am similar to her in that way; my silence stems from my instinct to observe my surroundings and absorb what people are discussing rather than just speak bombastically. I never conform to people’s attitudes just to be a part of a group, and I am quick to assert myself when I do not agree with someone. With this mentality, I joined my high school’s speech and debate team freshman year, participating in extemporaneous speaking by voicing my opinion on several foreign and national issues. My sophomore year I joined my The City Club Of Cleveland's Youth Forum Council, and I helped
“Yes, and I believe there is something intrinsically wrong with that system and have dedicated myself to changing it,” I reply, quoting Daria Morgendorffer in episode thirteen from the 90s MTV show Daria. At first glance, Daria looks like a static character: her plain style, monotone voice, and cynicism pin her a misanthrope. Daria, however, is a realist; she possesses an intellectual vitality that relies on a pragmatic outlook on everything. This enables her to stand up for self and issues she believes in. This is why I relate to her the most. Like Daria, I am a keenly observant person who has little patience for the idiocies and indignities that most conventional suburban high schools run rampant with. …show more content…
I adhere to a doctrine of rationalism and follow my own interests. In the show people misunderstand Daria’s lack of words as misery, but it is resistance to homogenized happiness and acceptance of the status quo. Daria uses her words wisely and speaks when she needs to. I am similar to her in that way; my silence stems from my instinct to observe my surroundings and absorb what people are discussing rather than just speak bombastically. I never conform to people’s attitudes just to be a part of a group, and I am quick to assert myself when I do not agree with someone. With this mentality, I joined my high school’s speech and debate team freshman year, participating in extemporaneous speaking by voicing my opinion on several foreign and national issues. My sophomore year I joined my The City Club Of Cleveland's Youth Forum Council, and I helped