# What Individual vs. Society means in My Brilliant Career

> Sybylla's intense individuality, artistic temperament, and unconventional views set her apart from her family and community, making her a 'lonely being' who struggles to find her place in a conformist world.

## Explanation

Sybylla's intense individuality, artistic temperament, and unconventional views set her apart from her family and community, making her a 'lonely being' who struggles to find her place in a conformist world.

The poet is described as 'companionless—alone! fearfully alone in the midst of his fellows,' illustrating the isolation of the individual who differs from the common mass.

Sybylla refuses to show deference based on social rank, treating a prince no differently than a shearer.

Sybylla feels alienated from her family and society's expectations, struggling to find her place.

Sybylla feels misunderstood and isolated, while Aunt Helen speaks of the universal burden of being misunderstood, highlighting the individual's struggle against societal norms.

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