Being a Mutant


When I imagine myself having a power that could be hidden I think it would be awesome at first because no one would even know that I had it. On the other hand, if I had a power that made me different from society's norms I would probably feel very uncomfortable and out of place until I was able to fit in somewhere. These types of experiences would be similar in the way that you would have some type of power that would set you apart from everyone else so you would be unique-and isn't being unique what we stress to when speaking to our youth?

I think if I had a power that was not visible, I would be able to make connections with groups or individuals with ease. I would be able to hide my power without a problem, but I also feel like by hiding my "problem" I am not being myself. If you are constantly hiding who you really are from others around you it would be difficult to live freely and the way one would want to live. If my power was visible to others I feel like it would be difficult to interact with others until they became comfortable with the way I lived and my customs. Even though you would be uncomfortable around some people, the ones who accepted you would make you feel normal and you would not have to hide anything so you could be who you are. It is interesting that if I could hide my power I would feel like I would not be acting as myself and if I had a power that was clearly visible I would not have to worry about hiding it so I would be able to live without worrying whose judging me because I am who I am.

TV shows and films could help people understand that just because you are different from society's norms, doesn't mean you cannot function as well as everyone else. You can look at Beast for example. He works for the president as Secretary of Mutant Affairs. Just because he looks different from others does not mean he cannot work for the country and make decisions that has an effect on others.

I feel like I would identify with Magneto the most in terms of him being who he is and accepting it. I feel like I act that way now because I accept who I am and I am proud of it. Which brings me to the topic of whether or not I would seek out a cure if I was able to. I would not want a cure because I would be happy that God made me the way he did and not change his plans for me. Nowadays, we as a society push too much for norms and customs that do not allow for individuals to be who they truly are. I feel like being an individual and being unique is wonderful because it separates us from others and allows us to be our own person. It allows us to be leaders and not followers, which is something everyone should strive for, to an extent.