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All tagged coming out
An outcast is a person who suffers rejection due to factors outside of their control such as cultural background, race, skin color, and sexuality. Because of the way sexual minorities have been treated historically, the outcast character trope is almost eponymous with queer media.
As many — if not all — queer people can attest, coming out is not a simple process. The obvious anxiety and fear of rejection aside, coming out is far from a one time done deal.
As he tries to come out to his friend Shitty, Bitty’s long-winded, prepared speech serves as a visual representation of his own process towards self-acceptance.