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Conclusion
Literature's ultimate depiction of the teenager is that of an immature, not yet adult, who has issues dealing with life. Most, if not all of the works that we have explored this year have demonstrated at least one theme that contributes to this idea. Teens lose their innocence, and do not gain sympathy from adults for their misdoings. Teens have difficulty functioning in reality, and often hide from it, to make themselves feel better. They are also too immature to deal with the concept of love, and their relationships end in tragedy more often than not. Teenagers also have the innate desire to rebel against society and be an individual, despite the fact that they are rarely successful in this endeavor without help from the very adults that they are often disobeying. These ideas are all present in the literature, and all support the idea of teenage immaturity. Not only literature, but also the media, in general, holds this common opinion on teenagers, and despite the harsh nature of their shared opinion, it is correct for the most part. Teens are indeed immature, and need adults to guide them through their adolescence. However, this is a fact of life and should not necessarily be looked down upon. Yes, teens make mistakes due to their immaturity, but this is a mere process of their journey. Ultimately, teens should learn to better themselves from their mistakes rather than wallow in misery and regret from having made those mistakes which they can grow from.
Author's Reflections:
Will Ackerman
Justin Coutts
Ryan Lim
Josh Williams
Author's Reflections:
Will Ackerman
Justin Coutts
Ryan Lim
Josh Williams