Importance Of Outsiders In Ender's Game By Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card’s definition of an outsider conveys an idea that outsiders can see things more clearly and are important to everyone around them. He compliments their stronger sense of self compared to the rest of people in society. Card mentions how an outsider has a unique perspective than everyone else and that great heroic deeds are made by outsiders because of this unique perspective. While there is a notion that outsiders are not important, it is clear that outsiders are necessary in keeping a balanced society because they notice the conflicts insiders don’t and can initiate change. In Ender’s Game, Ender Wiggins challenges the norms in his world as he grows into being the most important commander in history of mankind. He is an exceptional …show more content…
Chris is an outsider in a society where his personality and thinking is frowned upon by many due to his autism. He realizes the importance of the smallest things in life and society, and his unique perspective shines light on the ideas many others don’t think about. Christopher has a strong sense of himself which he uses to question the conflicts. For example, as Christopher is being accompanied by an officer to London, he observes human nature and the thinking most have. He mentions how “people who believe in God think God has put human beings on the earth because they think human beings are the best animal, but human beings are just an animal and they will evolve into another animal.” This isn’t something that many think about in society regularly, but as Christopher is an outsider, he notices the unnoticed. This makes him valuable to the people around him because it allows his bold insight to spread and ideas to be introduced. Christopher seems to be a necessary balance in a community so conflicts can be distinguished, even the smallest of …show more content…
But outsiders have a much higher importance because they unveil conflicts in front of covered eyes and can initiate change. Ender was the change in the system and did not succumb from the pressure given by others to be the same as everybody, exemplifying Orson Scott Card’s idea of a strong sense of self. How Piggy was able to voice his perspective and bring change into a group of boys he didn’t think he fit into demonstrates the power of an outsider on the surroundings. In order for there to be a balance in society and the constant introduction of novelty, outsiders are essential. Instead of pushing them away, outsiders should be appreciated for the work they bring into our