Introverts vs. Extroverts

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According to many psychologists and other social experts, there exist two major social behaviors that are widely adopted globally by a person as they mature into young adulthood: extraversion or introversion. Extroverts are expressive individuals who appear to be energized and enjoy seeking activities that involve socialization with others where as a reserved individual (introvert) prefers solitary pursuits where he or she often partakes in a favorite pastime. In her novel Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength, Laurie Helgoe statistically explores the fact that more than one half of the American populace claims to be reticent and encourages those folks to embrace their natural selves (“Book Details” 1). Introverts should ignore the need for conformation since they really are the majority (“Book Details” 1). Society time and again likes to stereotype a shy person by labeling them as either conceited highbrows or mental or social retards, but the truth remains that it is stupid to give one side all the negative traits. Data shows that “among people identified with IQs over 160 a whopping 75% are introverts and among people identified as gifted introverts make up 60% of the group (“Introvert Statistics” 1). Sadly, a physical handicap or a traumatic situation will sometimes cause a person to withdraw themselves from others because they fear someone will hurt them or think draw a harsh conclusion about their condition. The physically and mentally challenged all are affected by

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similar problems in their personal life, family life, and community life since they all struggle with thoughts of being isolated and not capable of achieving the acceptance of their normal peers.

In Tennessee Williams’ The G...

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...s and comprehension that none of them will ever come true. Tennessee William’s play reveals the brutal, crucial reality that sometimes the one thing a person seeks they will never find no matter how good they are or how much they strive for it. It can be really understandable how barring yourself off from the world can be quite appealing given that no one can harm you unless you decide to let them in. None of us will ever be perfect no matter how much we strive to

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achieve such a naive goal; however, we cannot isolate ourselves from the world just due to our flaws because we need interaction with others to thrive and obtain pleasure in life. Whether you are shy or outgoing, your flaws are what make you unique as human, and they should be embraced not hidden out of concern of prejudice for if you do such a thing it is like killing a part of yourself.

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