Many people get bored with the traditional ways of life, where you talk, dress, and act the same as everyone else. When you are a fifteen year old surrounded by the so- called "game of popularity" that requires you to be a perfect example of what everyone else is, you are likely to get annoyed. If one cannot win, then he may start a new game- a game of rebellion- where you rebel against what the majority of people around you are doing. Forms of rebelling against the in-crowd including making your own way of dressing, talking, eating, and doing things. To explain this more thoroughly, I will use my dear friend Bob as an example.
When one decided to become a misfit or a rebel, he automatically goes against the "popular" style in life and clothing. If the popular kids are shopping in places such as: "Abercrombie and Fitch" or "American Eagle" (two ridiculously, overpriced stores full of shitty clothing), then Bob goes to thrift shops, vintage stores and flea markets to find nice, but cheap clothing. Buying these types of clothing shows that Bob doesn't want to spend a large amount of money on a plain white t-shirt when he os able to it at a flea market for more or less two dollars. Sometimes, Bob may chose to make his own clothes. In order for him to do this, he can go out to the "Rag Shop", buy a bunch of fabric, and begin making stuff that fits his personality and feelings. This could be fun and a good "learning experience" at the same time as getting ready to go out and prove to the world that he is not going to be an idiot and be exactly like the rest of the teenagers around. The last part of the outfit, are the shoes. No matter what, one must own a pair of "All Star Converse Sneakers", because of the reason that they are a symbol of rock culture, and by being a misfit they fit perfectly with the rest of Bob's outfit. Though many of the popular kids wear them, it is different from when he does it.
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O'Connor demonstrates her weakness when she asks Misfit to pray because of her inability to do so. ... Red Sammy was like a prophet when he was talking to the grandmother about trust becoming an issue among people and he used the example of the two men in the Chrysler. ... Grandmother unknowingly flags down the Misfit who is driving a hearse to rescue them after June Star comments "but nobody's killed." ... Grandmother responds to the Misfit saying "you wouldn't shoot a lady, would you?" ... The Misfit mentions Jesus raising people from the dead and believes he would not be acti...
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