Identity is a fluid concept, shifting with time and circumstance from "summary" of Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
Identity is a tricky thing, slippery as an eel. It changes with the tides, shifting subtly from one moment to the next. Who we are is not a fixed point, but rather a constantly evolving dance between our past, present, and future selves. Mathilde knew this better than anyone. She understood the power of reinvention, the allure of becoming someone new with each passing day. And yet, even she could not escape the gravitational pull of her true self. From a young age, Mathilde learned to mold her identity like clay, shaping it to fit the expectations of those around her. She was a chameleon, blending seamlessly into whatever environment she found herself in. But beneath the surface, a core of steel ran through her, a reminder of who she truly was at her essence. It was this duality that made her so fascinating, so enigmatic to those who knew her best. As time passed, Mathilde's identity continued to evolve, like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. She shed old skin like a snake, leaving behind the remnants of her former self in pursuit of something greater. She was a master of adaptation, a survivor in a world that demanded nothing less. And yet, despite her best efforts, there were moments when the cracks in her facade began to show, when the weight of her past threatened to crush her under its burden. In the end, Mathilde realized that identity was not something to be controlled, but rather embraced. It was a living, breathing thing, capable of growth and change beyond her wildest dreams. And as she looked back on her life, she saw the tapestry of her identity woven with threads of joy and sorrow, love and loss. She was not just one person, but many, a kaleidoscope of selves reflected in the shards of her fractured soul. And in that realization, she found a strange sort of peace, knowing that her identity was as fluid and ever-changing as the world around her.
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