The past three years, for which I have been a high school student, the unexpected has seemed to be inevitable. After years of being protected from the ‘real world’ and trying to develop a sense of self, students are expected to appropriately deal with both a constant fear of failure, and the daunting idea of the future. As a high school student, I face the constant struggle of balancing well-rounded academic achievements, a part-time job, and extracurricular activities, along with a social life – all of which are vital aspects to maintaining proper mental and physical health. Emily Dickinson, like many writers, wrote about her own interests and life experiences. These complex and uniquely executed poems directly relate to the everyday struggles,
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As teenagers, we feel the strain to amount to something in life. The “perfection” society expects of us directly correlates to the, almost, certain failure, that is, the delusional ideal of life. Dickinson innately conveys this thought by stating, “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” (1) . This piece precisely challenges the “seekers” of the world today – celebrities, athletes, and TV personalities included. The recognition that everyone in this world, despite status or fame, ceases to be a “somebody,” brings to mind the concept that one is only as popular and important, as one believes themself to be. By staying true to the person I inevitably am, I have the ability to stand apart from the crowd and bring unique qualities to the table. It is rare to find a “nobody” in society who truly appreciates this place and does not try to depict a false persona. Through this poem, Dickinson contradicts all I have ever been bombarded with throughout life. She states, “How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public,” (5-6) . Dickinson expresses the ironic clause that the most “wanted” place in society is nothing short of mediocre. The idea of being a “nobody” is not just a thing; rather, it is an actual person. This poem speaks upon the definition you provide for yourself in a society that not only tries, but at times, forces itself to define you. Dickinson graciously suggests that it is insignificant to be a carbon copy in a static society; the utter fact that I am just like everyone else leads to the lack of appreciation of my own unique
As teenagers, we feel the strain to amount to something in life. The “perfection” society expects of us directly correlates to the, almost, certain failure, that is, the delusional ideal of life. Dickinson innately conveys this thought by stating, “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” (1) . This piece precisely challenges the “seekers” of the world today – celebrities, athletes, and TV personalities included. The recognition that everyone in this world, despite status or fame, ceases to be a “somebody,” brings to mind the concept that one is only as popular and important, as one believes themself to be. By staying true to the person I inevitably am, I have the ability to stand apart from the crowd and bring unique qualities to the table. It is rare to find a “nobody” in society who truly appreciates this place and does not try to depict a false persona. Through this poem, Dickinson contradicts all I have ever been bombarded with throughout life. She states, “How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public,” (5-6) . Dickinson expresses the ironic clause that the most “wanted” place in society is nothing short of mediocre. The idea of being a “nobody” is not just a thing; rather, it is an actual person. This poem speaks upon the definition you provide for yourself in a society that not only tries, but at times, forces itself to define you. Dickinson graciously suggests that it is insignificant to be a carbon copy in a static society; the utter fact that I am just like everyone else leads to the lack of appreciation of my own unique