Outsiders

Outsiders Outsiders exist in every society. When there is a set of social rules to follow, at least one person breaks it, and becomes a recluse. These people may either challenge society, or try to fit in. Some choose to be separated, while others are separated not by their own will. Whatever the circumstances, outcasts force people to think about society from a completely different perspective. These people are important in many stories. A few important outsiders from short stories include pepe, from The Street of the canyon, Long arrow from the orphan boy and the elk dog, and Charles, from a Visit to Grandmother's. In” the street of the canyon”, the two towns of San Juan Iglesias and Hidalgo are enemies. A daring man by the name of Pepe Gonzalez decides to test his luck and abilities by going to a party in San Juan. His aim is to go without being recognized as a stranger. Pepe is an outcast in this story in two main ways. simply by being from Hidalgo. Also, in an earlier clash between to two cities, he
Charles is an outsider because he chooses to not participate in conversation, and he is quiet and reserved. He thinks the conversation is bad, and is angry about the event. Charles is an outsider in this instance because he chooses to isolate himself and to not foster a good relationship with his mother. Charles feels that his mother does not love him. This isolation is different from long arrow and pepe. Charles is an outsider because he feels isolated, not because his mom is unwilling to accept him. He is so conflicted within himself about a past incident that he cannot engage in the present conversation. He does not have a close relationship with his mother, so he remains an outcast because he cannot undo the damage done by holding in his anger. It is of Charles’ choosing to be an outcast, and he does not try to become part of the family