<p>Assignment: Do people accomplish more when they are allowed to do things in their own way?</p>
<p>Many people assume that every individual has his own way to solve problems. Sometimes being allowed to do things in his own way is efficient as a human being knows his strengths and weaknesses better than others do. However, it is irrefutable that an individual is likely to see things from his own perspective without realizing other aspects of the problem. In other words, he needs to get different ideas or solutions from different people, instead of his own, to be successful. This universal notion is epitomized through out literature and history.</p>
<p>Marianne, the protagonist of one of the world’s masterpieces “Sense and Sensibility” written by Jane Austen, is the best example to prove the idea that having freedom to do things doesn’t bring success. Marianne Dashwood is a young, impulsive and sensitive lady. Contrary to Marianne’s imprudent behavior, Elinor, Marianne’s older sister, is astute and sensible. Marianne’s spontaneity and romantic idealism lead her to fall in love with the debaucherous John Willoughby. She only believes in her heart and her feelings without considering the consequences. Elinor continuously and devotedly reminds Marianne that it is indecorous for Marianne to go alone with Willoughby. However, Marianne ignores her sister’s advice. Because of her insistence to do things in her own way, she fails to realize John Willoughby’s true colors. Only by hearing about the engagement of Willoughby with Miss Grey can she finally recognizes her misjudgement of him. If she had listend her sister in the first place, she would not have been so miserable. Her belief in doing things according to her feelings leads her to be the victim of her love. </p>
<p>One compelling illustration that people don’t accomplish more when they do things in their own ways is viviously demonstrated in Mary Shelley’s novel – “Frankenstein”. Victor Frankenstein becomes fascinated with the “secret of life” and brings a hideous monster to life. Disgusted by the creature’s appearances, Victor leaves his own creation alone. The monster’s physical grotesqueness blinds the society from acknowledging its kind nature. Abandoned by its creator, the monster decides to take revenge on Victor by murdering William, Victor’s brother. Because it is left alone and nobody actually loves it, the monster has no choice but to do things on its own. If Victor hadn’t abandoned the monster and had taught it how to behave, the monster would not have been vengeful and callous. Its being allowed to do things in its way not only increases its solitude but also makes Victor afraid of it. When Victor breaks the promise to create a mate for the monster, it enrages and vows revenge. Completely alone, the monster cannot distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. It continuously kills innocent people who are close to Victor to revenge him. But when Victor dies, the monster decides to die with him because of his immense suffering, hatred and remorse. Due to the freedom to do everything, the monster fails to realize the conscience within itself and its mind is full of hatred towards its creator. The monster ends up making its life more dreadful and miserable.</p>
<p>Through the analysis of “Sense and Sensibility” and “Frankenstein”, it is not always productive if an individual is allowed to do things in his own way. Having the autonomy to do things does not always bring success. Sometimes it only brings misery and unhappiness to that person.</p>
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