What Does Emily Dickinson Represent Individualism

Most are afraid of being themselves around other people because they are constantly thinking that someone is judging them. People should not be afraid to be themselves around others because no should be ashamed for who they really are. Many poets write about being yourself and overcoming issues like that. So, American authors portray individualism by being yourself, keeping the little things in mind, and to trust oneself. First, Dickinson and Washington use short, simple phrases which give individual power; they tell the readers individualism is being yourself. For example, Emily Dickinson illustrates individualism by being a “Nobody” instead of being a “Somebody.” In “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” Dickinson says “How dreary--to be--Somebody!” She continues to say throughout the poem, being a somebody is always trying to make everybody like them. Dickinson also says that being nobody is better than being somebody. When there are a group of nobodies, they can stick together and actually be themselves. It is very hard to be yourself when everyone is watching you. Additionally, Washington portrays individualism as a person who stand out in a crown and who is different. “I felt, deep down in my heart, that I could do as well as they, if u could get a chance to show what was in me.” In “Up

Washington says to do everything to the best of your ability-even sweeping. There could be a lot of pointless things people have to do throughout the day, but they have to do it. Most do not do the little things in life, which can show others you cannot do things by yourself. Moreover, T.S. Eliot says to not be a person who lives with regrets but instead a person who asks an “overwhelming question.” Asking questions gives people the impression that you care about they thing you are asking about. American authors portray individualism by doing the little things in