What does "identity" mean?
How is one's identity formed?
How do personal experiences affect our identity?
To what extent do institutions emphasize conformity at the expense of individuality?
Think about this idea for a minute. Where does the Queen look for confirmation of her own beauty? Not to a regular mirror that would reveal her own true reflection, but rather to a magic mirror that doesn't reflect her own image at all, but only compares the Queen's image to other people's beauty. The Queen's identity is not tied to her self, but to others, whom she tries unsuccessfully to control.
Answer (1)
Identity is a combination of who we are shaped by both personal experiences and societal influences. It is essential to recognize how personal experiences and institutions impact our self-perception and conformity. The metaphors of mirrors in literature illustrate the tension between how we see ourselves versus how we are seen by others. ;
