Butterflies and I have always shared a special connection. In a sense, one could say that a butterfly was my spirit animal or a physical manifestation of my personality. When thinking of a butterfly the words graceful, majestic, and free come to mind; yet, no one ever applies these same adjectives to a caterpillar before its transformation. Because let’s face it, what is a butterfly without its wings? In the short story “Day of the Butterfly” by Alice Munro, the narrator Helen befriends Myra Sayla, and outsider among their sixth-grade class. As an outcast, the overwhelming feeling of not belonging is a constant struggle and while I’m neither an immigrant or shy like Myra, I still can identify with feeling like an outsider.
Typically, an outcast is depicted as someone who is quiet and withdrawn, usually lacking friends and a social life. In “Day of the Butterfly” Myra is the textbook definition of an outcast because she is extremely reserved and clings to younger brother Jimmy instead of interacting with her own peers. Moreover, the sixth-grade girls except for Helen don’t even fraternize with Myra, constantly making her feel excluded. However, Myra’s …show more content…
As a young lady, society expects you to look and act a certain way, but throughout my entire life I’ve never felt like I fit the criteria. The typical “girly- girl” is supposed to love pretty dresses, going shopping, and wearing makeup which I do enjoy, but honestly, I’d much rather prefer to spend my free time being adventurous, dressing how I like, and not have to worry about if people think I’m pretty enough. One of the biggest reasons Myra isn’t accepted into the girls’ clique is because of the way she looks and smells. Relentlessly, she is judged by what’s on the outside instead of what’s on the inside. On so many occasions, I too have been judged for being quirky and different than most
Typically, an outcast is depicted as someone who is quiet and withdrawn, usually lacking friends and a social life. In “Day of the Butterfly” Myra is the textbook definition of an outcast because she is extremely reserved and clings to younger brother Jimmy instead of interacting with her own peers. Moreover, the sixth-grade girls except for Helen don’t even fraternize with Myra, constantly making her feel excluded. However, Myra’s …show more content…
As a young lady, society expects you to look and act a certain way, but throughout my entire life I’ve never felt like I fit the criteria. The typical “girly- girl” is supposed to love pretty dresses, going shopping, and wearing makeup which I do enjoy, but honestly, I’d much rather prefer to spend my free time being adventurous, dressing how I like, and not have to worry about if people think I’m pretty enough. One of the biggest reasons Myra isn’t accepted into the girls’ clique is because of the way she looks and smells. Relentlessly, she is judged by what’s on the outside instead of what’s on the inside. On so many occasions, I too have been judged for being quirky and different than most