As Sigmund Freud said, “Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” Self expression has been shown to be an important part of one 's identity and personality. One may express themselves in nearly every aspect of their life. This is especially prominent The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Secret Life of Bees in the way that they express their mental state. When an environment is void of self expression, it has negative effects on mental health,
People can express themselves in a variety of ways. A well known and relatively simple way to express oneself is to be creative. Whether it be through painting, writing, music, or singing, creativity brings out parts of oneself that have never …show more content…
Art therapy is also a common type of therapy. Expressive art therapy is the use of creative arts as a form of therapy and is a fantastic field that has proven to work wonders in many people’s lives. It can help someone express themselves, explore their emotions, manage addictions, and improve their self-esteem( Art Therapy 2).
Art is something that can be of much importance to one 's life even when not in a therapeutic setting. That being said, art is a great way to see the inner workings of someone 's brain and can be utilized to help one understand someone better. The Picture of Dorian Gray is an interesting example of this because it is unique in the fact that it is both the artist’s and Dorian’s (the model of the painting) thoughts displayed in the painting. ” In [Dorians] eyes there was a look of cunning, and in the mouth …show more content…
One uses this freedom in every aspect of their lives. For example, Zach shows considerable strength when admitting that he wants to be a lawyer even though it is basically impossible for him as an African- American. “ ‘I’ve just never heard of a Negro lawyer, that’s all. You’ve got to hear of these things before you can imagine them.’ ‘Bullshit. You gotta imagine what’s never been’ ” (Kidd 121). Zach expresses himself through his job choice and even though people (including Lily) put him down, he is still determined to live his life the way he wants. People in Zach 's time either assumed he was going to amount to nothing or be a football player. He was dedicated to proveing them wrong and showing people what he was really capable of. In another instance, Lily enjoys writing and reading; her father, T Ray, dismisses that as
People can express themselves in a variety of ways. A well known and relatively simple way to express oneself is to be creative. Whether it be through painting, writing, music, or singing, creativity brings out parts of oneself that have never …show more content…
Art therapy is also a common type of therapy. Expressive art therapy is the use of creative arts as a form of therapy and is a fantastic field that has proven to work wonders in many people’s lives. It can help someone express themselves, explore their emotions, manage addictions, and improve their self-esteem( Art Therapy 2).
Art is something that can be of much importance to one 's life even when not in a therapeutic setting. That being said, art is a great way to see the inner workings of someone 's brain and can be utilized to help one understand someone better. The Picture of Dorian Gray is an interesting example of this because it is unique in the fact that it is both the artist’s and Dorian’s (the model of the painting) thoughts displayed in the painting. ” In [Dorians] eyes there was a look of cunning, and in the mouth …show more content…
One uses this freedom in every aspect of their lives. For example, Zach shows considerable strength when admitting that he wants to be a lawyer even though it is basically impossible for him as an African- American. “ ‘I’ve just never heard of a Negro lawyer, that’s all. You’ve got to hear of these things before you can imagine them.’ ‘Bullshit. You gotta imagine what’s never been’ ” (Kidd 121). Zach expresses himself through his job choice and even though people (including Lily) put him down, he is still determined to live his life the way he wants. People in Zach 's time either assumed he was going to amount to nothing or be a football player. He was dedicated to proveing them wrong and showing people what he was really capable of. In another instance, Lily enjoys writing and reading; her father, T Ray, dismisses that as