What if the puzzle of the world was a shape you didn't fit into? And the only way to survive was to mutilate yourself, carve away your corners, sand yourself down, modify yourself to fit? How come we haven't been able to change the puzzle instead?
In "Small Great Things," the author Jodi Picoult presents a thought-provoking metaphor where the world is compared to a puzzle, and individuals often feel out of place. The quote suggests a struggle with conformity, where people may feel pressured to alter their true selves just to fit into societal expectations. This raises the question of whether we should sacrifice our individuality to belong or instead challenge the structures that demand such...
