An essay on the journeys of the self by catherine russell

As seen in When the Emperor was Divine the family struggle with knowing their self, and identity. The family begins as middle the main focus words are identity, and self. Identity to me is similar to social scientist phrase “presentation of self”, and what that means is how a person wants to present themselves to others.

Self concepts begins in childhood but it continues to develop throughout life. As we observe how other people react to us, we modify our “self.” The “self” is never a finished project, and it continues to change as our life takes different turns. Our “self” reacts to the environment that we are in.

The pursuit of self-discovery is present within many forms of literature and can be told through plots and central characters. I often discover new societal universal longings that arise from the novels pages which encourages me to reflect on my own sense of self.

The “self” is never a finished project, and it continues to change as our life takes different turns. Our “self” reacts to the environment that we are in. As the “self” expands we put together the different reactions making us a unique individual.