The Importance Of Outsiders In The Doll House

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Outsiders are exactly what they seem to be. They don’t fit in with the crowds that surround them, or those who are considered to be anything but outsiders. They stray from havoc and chaos all to be segregated from the people who surround them. Yet, does everyone feel like this in the world? First and foremost, the definition of the word “outsider” will be analyzed as used in this context, and will be illustrated as to why the feeling of being an outsider is in fact universal. Being an outsider is a part of daily life, we are surrounded by people who are what seem to be isolated from the world all the time. In addition to this, outsiders usually don't fit in with the normal crowd. Incidentally, certain types of people only view extreme confinement …show more content…

In any case, there is a part of the story that gives an impeccable exemplification of the term used. This field of the story is primarily about the girls known as the Kelveys and why they are distinguished differently from everyone else. As a matter of fact, the Kelveys are quite poor in comparison to the rest of the girls in this story. They are treated as complete outcasts due to the circumstances they were raised in. For instance, the story makes sure to emphasize this by having the following quote. “She held quite a court under the huge pine trees at the side of the playground. Nudging, giggling together, the little girls pressed up close. And the two who stayed outside the ring were the ones who were always outside, the little Kelveys. They knew better than to come anywhere near the Burnells.” (The Doll House, P14). This quote recognizably states that the Kelveys were set aside by their community as insignificant in comparison to the other girls. Above all, it states that they were “always outside” symbolizing that they were always considered undeserving of the presence of the rest of the …show more content…

Characterizing people as if it is a word not unlike affectionate, intelligent, ambitious, and contented. In the same way the words boorish, cantankerous, cynical, and patronizing are used. But that’s just it, it is used as a label, it is not used as a word to place a person with a desired sense. The word is not meant to be used in this way. It has a deeper meaning than just portraying one’s way of being distinguished. One example of outsiders being a universal ordeal is on social media. Strangely enough, social media is home to many outsiders; young or old, big or small, being judged, pushed away, and misunderstood because of their diverse views on topics. For this reason there have been numerous accounts of frightful catastrophes all over the world. In fact, due to these predicaments the feeling of isolation is spread through the populace at a rapid rate at almost all times. All things considered, this creates the feeling of being an outsider, the feeling of being alienated and

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