Reflection+3.1

=This is an example of the way in which America CANNOT follow when transforming its character from "I to We." The cruel and oppressive tactics illustrated by Hawthorne in __The Scarlet Letter__ along with the pictures of public humiliation show that while there is a community lifestyle, it is not one that is beneficial and helpful. The idea that one must conform to fit into their community and if they do not, they will be marginalized, is not a community value. In a community, no matter what the circumstance is, it is the community's responsibility to care for each and every one of its members, not publically humilate them. Hawthorne along with Foxy Shazam's __Wanna be Angel__ painted the picture beautifully that one must put on a mask in public when interacting in this oppressive and cruel community. Having to wear a mask or put on a fasade every time one steps out in public does not allow the community to run well because no-one within this group will be able to know or understand their surroundings because they are not seeing the people for who they really are. Indiviudal issues cannot be expressed for fear of public humiliation. This Purtian way of running a community is not right and cannot be used as America continues to shift it character from "I to We." =

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