Introducing a New Segment: Through an Introvert's Lens
Coming soon to this blog: a feature where I examine certain media for how they treat introverts. Much like my Movie Musicals and Unpopular Opinions , I hope that this will be recurring. Each time, I intend to look at a character (or an individual if the media involves real people), what that person does, how prominent that person is, and how other people view that person. I think it offers a great opportunity to truly see how introverted people fare in the media, rather than fall back on assumptions or stereotypes. And though I don't exactly have a degree in behavioral science, I am going to try and do this in a structured manner. First thing's first: Define "Introvert" Merriam-Webster defines an introvert as "one whose personality is characterized by introversion; a reserved or shy person." Introversion is "the state or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life." By