In his concluding remarks about Irish nationalism, Kiberd states that “a nation could only achieve consciousness through exposure to others.” I believe this concept can be simplified to individual experience. As one who was homeschooled for a few years, I can relate to this concept. Unless I am surrounded by other people, I won’t know what is different about me. I can go on living my life thinking everybody is living in the same way, but it is only when I interact with others that I am able to see what makes me unique as an individual. Whether an individual or an entire nation, interaction should never be altogether avoided.
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