Sui Sin Far Analysis

Sui Sin Far, in her famous essay “Leaves from the Mental Portfolio of an Eurasian,” proclaims that it is more important for someone to be an individual than it is for someone to be a member of a culture or society. I have to agree with this statement for more reasons than just one. Although culture may be important being true to one’s self will always be of higher value in my eyes. An additional reason as to why I agree with Sin Far is the fact that one may not always be able to relate to one’s self. My final reason for agreeing with Sin Far’s statement is that a nation is temporary and you can always leave a nation, but you may never leave yourself, individuality will be with you forever.

Culture is important and is a large part of many people’s lives. But if you aren’t an individual and you aren’t true to yourself that also means you aren’t being true to your nationality. For example, a NY Times reporter name Shawn King pretended to be of African American descent for attention. He was neither true to himself or his culture. It is important to understand who you are, what you came from, and what you stand for if you truly want to be an individual. …show more content…
Even if it seems as if you have no place in society you will always have your individualism. It is critical to be independent and an individual at all times. People are temporary so even if you have close ties with your roots you will need to be an individual to fend for yourself in times of