Leopard Man

Do you discourage people that are different?  The title of this article is, “The Sociology of Leopard Man.”  The author of this article is, Logan Feys.  The genre of this article is, nonfiction because it’s real.  “Society tends to discourage  people from expressing their unique ideas and behaving in ways that are different from their peers.”  I think people have a right to be themselves and express themselves so I agree with Feys.

The author makes a valid point when he said we should all get away from society every once in a while.  The author also says we should be on our own person in society. Logan Feys shows he is very respectful of leopard mans decision.  "I'm in no position to judge his particular choice".  Leopard man is a man who has decided to completely escape society and live as a leopard in the nature having most of his body tattooed and most of his teeth pulled out to look even more like a leopard.  He spends most of his time in the nature by himself; however, he does go to the city to get food and his basic necessities.

Leopard Man changed his appearance for himself. He doesn't want to bring attention he just is the way he is. People's comments don't bother him, he goes on with this life. In my eyes he lives like a normal person. The author says, "He ventures into civilization only when he needs food and supplies, he wears clothing to cover up his colorful body."  When he's is himself it is when he's free. Some people think it's a freak out of this world, some people actually like the way he is. I for example like how the leopard man is, he does what make them happy. Not all freaks are freaky, some actually are worth being around with.

"But from time to time to society out of your life and out of your mind-not permanently necessarily". This quote explains Logan Feys' point showing that he wants people to society out of your head, but not permanently. Also this quote says to get society out of your life when necessary. For example if you had a hard day at work then go for a walk in the park or take a nap."He may not be a hero, but he is free. Be psychologically free enough and strong enough to live independently leaving society and entering society In no ones terms but your own". This quote is another example which says you don't have to be physically strong, but mentally strong. You must be able to get away from society when possible and come back being a better you and follow your own terms, no one else's.

So once again you must remember that getting away from society is important. You must be able to relax and do stuff that you like, and express yourself. Lastly you should be free like Leopard Man because he can express himself and he doesn’t care about what he does or how he looks.