When we think about what our identity is, at first, we think about where we were born, what our sex is, what we like, etc. However, to find the difference between us and others who are not us, it is useful to think of our identity. We can establish an identity that can be found only by comparing ourselves with others.
             There are many ways of looking for what is different. For example, as "The Sneetches" shows, whether bellies have stars or not is a very important problem at first. But later, no one has stars. Then no one is the worst or the best. I understand that though every sneetch can become friendly, no sneetch uses in physical differences to develop its identity. The opposite of this also happens. As "BEING AN OTHER" in SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE USA shows, Melissa Algranati at first feels comfortable by being physically similar to others. This is the only way to be accepted by others because she has domestic circumstances that she could hardly divulge to another person. But later, she discovers a truly comfortable position within herself. I think she would have an enjoyable life in the future because she would gain confidence not by being an other but by becoming a real herself. These two examples seem to be the same in a way that once they are physically the same, and make relationship among friends. But the crucial difference is that Algranati finds her identity from differences. This identity could not be found unless she compares herself with others.
             After comparing with others, we also need to protect our personal space from others. "Mending Wall" tell us that whether there is no fence or the fence is too high, we can't see each other. I understand that if the fence is too high, we couldn't compare ourselves with others, if there is no fence, we could not make our space. But the range of each territory depends on our values. A black man in "Just Walk on By: A Black Man Ponde...