Individuality Vs. Conformity In The Leopard Man
Have you ever felt the need to fit into a group? Or have you ever had to conform yourself into society’s behaviors or etc. Conformity can either be a good quality to have or a bad quality. For that being said let’s get into depth of Conformity vs Nonconformity. Conformity is where those amongst us are accepted by everyone, and seem to easily blend in/ fit in with the crowd. This isn't necessarily a good thing due to the lack of individuality which usually represents who we are as a person. Impersonating other people for a living isn't expressing yourself or your individuality. This can cause low self esteem and can do more harm than good. As in “The Leopard Man”, his life of being a nonconformist seemed to affect those who dedicate their lives
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It’s one thing to want to feel accepted, or to feel wanted but to lose yourself completely isn’t okay. If anything you should surround yourself with people who are willing to love you and accept you for who you are, instead of the person you’re pretending to be. It’s also known that the people you hang out with are the people you become due to the impact of influence they have on you. If you decide one day to start hanging out with kids that are the complete opposite of you, in the meantime you’re gonna become just like them. You might not even have anything in common with them, but the fact that they accept the fake you, instead of the real you makes you feel some type of satisfaction. Also, the fact that they are great in everyone else's eyes makes you feel like you're above everyone else. That doesn’t necessarily mean you feel complete. You might feel a part of you missing, and that’s because a piece of you is missing. That’s your individuality. You’re going to begin questioning yourself whether you're voice matters, or your mind is worth sharing. Eventually while time goes on, this is all you're ever going to think about. During these times, you’re gonna slowly pick yourself apart and feel alone. You’re gonna become your biggest critique without even realizing it. This is why being a conformist isn’t the best
It’s one thing to want to feel accepted, or to feel wanted but to lose yourself completely isn’t okay. If anything you should surround yourself with people who are willing to love you and accept you for who you are, instead of the person you’re pretending to be. It’s also known that the people you hang out with are the people you become due to the impact of influence they have on you. If you decide one day to start hanging out with kids that are the complete opposite of you, in the meantime you’re gonna become just like them. You might not even have anything in common with them, but the fact that they accept the fake you, instead of the real you makes you feel some type of satisfaction. Also, the fact that they are great in everyone else's eyes makes you feel like you're above everyone else. That doesn’t necessarily mean you feel complete. You might feel a part of you missing, and that’s because a piece of you is missing. That’s your individuality. You’re going to begin questioning yourself whether you're voice matters, or your mind is worth sharing. Eventually while time goes on, this is all you're ever going to think about. During these times, you’re gonna slowly pick yourself apart and feel alone. You’re gonna become your biggest critique without even realizing it. This is why being a conformist isn’t the best