Works Cited

Adames, Kalhil. “Identity SHORT FILM (Award Winning Inspirational Short).”

YouTube, 24 May 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGVWEvUzNM.

The short film directed by Kalhil Adams tells the story of a young girl who is

struggling with her sense of identity and trying to fit in with the expectations of those

around her. The character faces the pressure to conform to societal norms and feels

disconnected from her true self. The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery

and reveals her authentic identity by “removing her mask”. The film portrays the idea

that the way people are perceived isn’t necessarily their identity. The girl constantly

changes her mask in different settings in order to fit in. This leaves her confused about

who she is without the mask leading to her panic when the mask begins to break. This

story highlights the importance of embracing your true identity even amidst societal

pressures. .

Chamberlain, Emma . “Identity - Anything Goes.” Spotify, Nov. 2021,

open.spotify.com/episode/7C4P0xoC8X0f1uRi6MmNA8?si=fa7486c9f3e246f8.

Accessed 26 July 2023.

The podcast episode Identity from the podcast Anything Goes hosted by a famous

YouTuber, Emma Chamberlain delves into what the concept of identity means. Being in

the spotlight people were constantly seeing her identity, in this episode she shares how

her identity has changed through the years and the complexity of her identity that was not

always shown in the media. In Chamberlain’s life, only a portion of her identity was

displayed in the media, but she delves into the idea that there are various aspects of

personal identity including passions, interests, relationships, presentation to the world,

morals, and reactions to different situations. The host emphasizes that identities are

constantly evolving and that it is natural for individuals to go through different phases

and changes in their sense of self. This episode offers a candid perspective on the

dynamic nature of identity and the significance of various factors in shaping who we are.

Adams, Ian. “The Lonely Death of Chanie Wenjack.” Macleans.ca, 1 Feb. 1967,

macleans.ca/society/the-lonely-death-of-chanie-wenjack/.

The article novel, the Lonely Death of Chanie Wenjack, narrates the tragic

story of Chane Wenjack, a young Anishnabe boy who passed away while running away

from his residential school in northern Ontario. At this school, he faced the challenges of

adapting to the white world's rules and culture, disconnected from his Indigenous roots.

Wenjack’s story sheds light on the harsh realities of Canadian residential schools, where

many Indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families and cultural

heritage, leading to feelings of loneliness after losing their identities. This article focuses

on the effects of colonization and cultural assimilation on identity.

Greene, Madison. CARRYING the TORCH. In the deeply personal essay titled “Carrying

the Torch”

Madison Greene explores her identity as a “pizza bagel” – a blend of her Catholic

Italian and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. She reflects on the impacts of having two

seemingly contradicting backgrounds on her self-identity. Greene shares how her

upbringing merged both identities leading her to believe she could be both until she

encountered the invalidation of her Jewish identity from others. After facing the difficulty

of not understanding her identity she comes to realize that her Catholic and Jewish

identities can coexist harmoniously, forming a unique and powerful new identity. The
essay has a valuable perspective on the complexity of culture and religious identity and

the importance of honoring diversities. .

Orwell, George. 1984. Harlow, Pearson Education, 8 June 1949.

1984 is a dystopian novel where a government led by a figurehead named Big

Brother exerts complete control over its citizens. The novel is set in a totalitarian society

where Winston Smith, a member of the party rebels against the oppressive ruling through

his acts of documenting memories and falling in love with another member, Julia. These

actions defy conformity and assert their individuality. The suppression of identity under

constant surveillance and manipulation of the people is highlighted throughout the novel.

It emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s self to preserve humanity. Orwell’s

writing serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving people’s individuality and

the dangers of extreme authority to preserve what makes us human, contributing to a

deeper understanding of the theme of identity.