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Originally Posted by Scorpio  I don't totally agree with the larger message that the 'normal' bears are all secretly envious of the 'different' bear. Sometimes the 'normal' majority has accurate beefs and criticisms towards a 'different' person. I think it's wishful thinking to believe that just because you're different and people don't understand you that you're a courageous trailblazer by default. It's like the reject kids in school. Some where unfairly ostracized, but some of them were there at least in part because they were dirty, disruptive, and anti-social... |
The traced bears value the other bear's willingness to be unique -- it doesn't mean they value his specific qualities but rather his ability to express them openly. Even the disruptive kids in school gain a certain degree of respect, not for being disruptive per se, but simply for showing the willingness to express themselves.