What do you think is going on?' 'I feel too much. That's what's going on.' 'Do you think one can feel too much? Or just feel in the wrong ways?' 'My insides don't match up with my out-sides.' 'Do anyone's insides and outsides match up?' 'I don't know. I'm only me.' 'Maybe that's what a person's personality is: the difference between the inside and the outside.' 'But it's worse for me.' 'I wonder if everyone thinks it's worse for him.' 'Probably. But it really is worse for me.
In this excerpt, a conversation unfolds about the complexities of emotions and self-perception. One character expresses feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, raising the question of whether it is possible to feel too deeply or simply feel in inappropriate ways. The struggle to reconcile internal feelings with external appearances is a central theme, highlighting a common human dilemma.
As they discuss the disparity between their inner experiences and outward expressions, a poignant observation emerges: the notion of personality might stem from this very difference. The dialogue hints at a universal experience of grappling with identity, suggesting that everyone may feel that their situation is uniquely challenging, prompting reflection on the nature of individuality and shared human struggles.
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