Humans wrestle with the concept of fate. They desire to have power over their destiny and find any lack of control unfair and unnerving. Sophocles explores the intricacies of this natural strife between humans and their fate in his play Antigone, in which the titular character suffers terrible fate upon the discovery of her parents’ incestuous relationship. The Ancient Greek tragedy follows the events after the deaths of Antigone’s two brothers: she defies King Creon’s decree by giving her treacherous brother a burial, an act that will be punished by execution. While the audience watches the developing conflict, the chorus stands out amidst the progression of the play; this “character” is an Ancient Greek tool that pauses the story’s development to make broad, seemingly irrelevant statements. Further analysis of the songs reveals the playwright’s intention to remind the audience of the overarching theme in the story. In Antigone, the main idea is that humans live in the hands of divinities who are stubborn in their conclusions and punish them severely according to harsh judgement. The chorus functions as Sophocles’ means to communicate to the audience the inevitability of mortal doom at the discretion of unrelenting gods. The chorus cautions that the gods use love to lure one into sharing another’s doom. Sophocles introduces this intense affection to the play’s conflict through Ismene’s pleading to Creon to pardon her sister for the sake of his son Haemon, Antigone’s fiancé who remains in love with her. The audience recognizes Haemon is truly devoted to Antigone on account of his knowing she is a child of incest; only love would allow a man to disregard such tainted origins as hers. Conscious of the audience’s knowledge, the chorus sings of love and its destructive quality: Wandering hope brings help to many men. But others she tricks with giddy loves, and her quarry knows nothing until he has walked into the flame. Word of wisdom it was when someone said, “The bad looks like the good to him a god would doom.” Only briefly is one free from that doom (“Antigone,” lines 615-625). The chorus warns of how the gods use the comforting façade of love to their advantage, bringing infatuated people to ruin. The audience has not met Haemon personally, yet this song prepares the audience to be wary of him; before he says anything on the matter of Antigone’s looming punishment, the audience must understand that hope of a future with his fiancé inspires his beliefs and actions. Ignorant of Antigone’s certain doom, Haemon falls victim to the trap of love that the divinities laid out for him—he believes he can rescue her with his influence but will be unknowingly caught in her fate. This song, a preface to the next scene, reveals how the gods utilize Haemon’s love for Antigone to entangle him in her tragic destiny. The chorus to communicate the state of helplessness mortals have in the face of doom, which the deities administer by using love’s allure to entwine Haemon into Antigone’s unfortunate fate. The gods who control all these aspects of inescapable doom are stubborn in their final judgment, which prevents Antigone from surviving Creon’s penalty and cruelly kills Haemon. Sophocles employs the chorus in this manner to warn his audience of the bleak, hopeless perspective that comes with fearing the deities, especially in how this song describes the ruin which looms over Haemon is simply because his love for Antigone inspires him to speak and act against what the gods have destined for her. Sophocles’ emphasis of inevitable doom encourages a life that does not take any risks or actions out of fear for drastic consequences.

Stories are a means to understand the nature of the world we live in; however outlandish the story, one can always recognize what makes us human—joy, friendships, mistakes, grief, and more. Because of the storyteller's influence on readers, I believe a Christian storyteller is obligated to weave in their stories a message about how steadfast love and fellowship, which we learn from being in relationship with God, are necessary for a fulfilling life. To learn how to effectively write stories with such themes, I am pursuing a BA in English at Biola University with a writing emphasis. Additionally, as a student in Biola’s Torrey Honors College, I study and discuss classic works of literature and foundational philosophers to comprehend the history of modern Western culture, which teaches me how great stories have impacted and continue to impact civilization as a whole. As a storyteller, I aim to change the way my readers live by encouraging fellowship. Good relationships with the people in our lives give us opportunities to show our love for them and encourages them to do the same. Love is contagious—if only one of my stories influences one person to actively love their friends, that person will be satisfied with how they lived. People will notice that joy of living humbly for others and begin to imitate that lifestyle in order to have that joy. Not everyone who reads my stories will be Christian, nor will all of my stories be targeted only to Christian readers, but it will spark a world-changing attitude of love and fellowship that may open minds to learn more about the Lord.

I am pursuing a Bachelor’s in English at Biola University with a concentration in writing. As a student in Biola’s Torrey Honors College, I study and discuss classic works of literature and philosophy to comprehend the history of modern Western culture, which teaches me how great stories have impacted and continue to impact civilization. Having read some of mankind’s most renowned written works, I recognize how various themes inform my own beliefs, affecting my lifestyle and aspirations. Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics inquires into a human’s purpose. He determines that all actions a human does are to achieve individual goals, all of which seek happiness. Aristotle reasons that this common goal must be independently strived for through a lifestyle that seeks mastery in virtue, and friendship is the most effective and practical way of exercising virtue. I set a personal standard for myself to emphasize generosity, justice, and friendliness in my own friendships and relationships because I believe those virtues are most valuable to every person’s life. Chaim Potok, contrary to our noise-ridden society, chooses to embrace the beauty of silence in his novel The Chosen, which is about teenage friends Danny and Reuven in 1940s’ Brooklyn. Though they are both Jewish, Danny is Hassidic and Reuven is Orthodox—two very distinct differing cultures. As their friendship develops, they engage with silence in various circumstances. In all encounters, silence connects them with other people by allowing space to understand their suffering, saying much more than words can; silence teaches compassion by letting one process the gravity of the events in others’ lives. Reading this book taught me to set aside time each day to be in silence and just think about the world I live in. I start and end my day in silence, considering all that has happened, what is coming, and how I must view and respond to all of it. The end goal of my literary pursuits is to become a high school English teacher. As an educator, I aim to teach students with quality stories that bring awareness to our differences and ultimately connect people as they learn to sympathize and empathize with one another, seeking to be kind and live in virtue. Stories have the power to change how people think, but I intend to take that further and change the way they live by encouraging community. I look forward to my future career as an educator teaching students the beauty of life through stories.

Stories are a means to understand the nature of the world we live in; however outlandish the story, one can always recognize what makes us human—joy, friendships, mistakes, grief, and more. Ever since I was a kid, stories have been a huge influence in my life. My parents tell people of how five-year-old me would bring my toys to life inspired by the stories around me. I continue to have a deep appreciation for various story mediums, especially movies, theater, and books. I indulge myself in the wonder of a new world with weekly movie nights. It such a great experience sharing my favorite stories with the people in my life and to learn something new about the story in every viewing. The best part of those nights are the conversations that occur afterwards; hearing how each individual understood the movie is a time of bonding. I bear an open mind in these conversations and seek to understand the movie from their lens. Theater was my first love growing up. There is something special about experiencing stories live on stage—it’s as though you are experiencing life with them. My parents took me to various performances of different shows throughout the years, and each show has left me in awe of how much work goes into creating this kind of story. I was heavily involved with my high school drama program, becoming a student one-act director and stage manager. What an adventure, being able to cultivate a community that works in several ways to create one story! I am pursuing a BA in English at Biola University with a concentration in writing. With this major, I take classes focused on various writing styles applicable to a variety of vocations. As a student in Biola’s Torrey Honors College, I study and discuss classic works of literature and foundational philosophers to comprehend the history of modern Western culture, which teaches me how great stories have impacted and continue to impact civilization as a whole. The purpose of these academic pursuits is to eventually become a high school English teacher. As an educator, I aim to teach students with quality stories that bring differences to light and ultimately connect people as they learn to sympathize and empathize with one another. stories have the power to change how people think. I intend to take that further and change the way they live by encouraging community. I look forward to my future career as an educator teaching students the beauty of life through stories. The one city in the world that I have dreamt of studying in is London. It is a hub of incredible stories; it possesses great cinema, world-famous theater companies, and it is home to some of the best literature. I’d like to study there in the Spring of 2027. This would be an exciting adventure in which I would take classes on British literature, see Shakespeare productions, and establish cross-cultural relationships with professors and classmates. Because I plan to study in London for one semester, I must save money now to be able to afford the experience. Receiving financial aid for the next academic year will allow me to save money for my upcoming trip to England. This scholarship will help me make my dream of studying in London a reality and better equip me to impact the lives of my future students.

When I started my freshman year of college last August, I never expected that in just two months I would undergo the most difficult physical trial I have ever experienced. That October night is a blur. I spent all night vomiting from a terrible case of food poisoning. My mother was visiting me that weekend, and I had not yet told her about my sleepless night. As I walked lightheaded down the hallway to let her into my dorm building, I fainted. I fell forward, hitting my face on a nearby doorframe. After receiving medical care for my food poisoning and syncope at the ER, I was cautiously told to see a dentist immediately. I did not understand why. My face did not hurt. That was when I looked in the mirror and saw that my top four front teeth were shoved back toward my throat. After a drowsy seven hours at the dentist, my teeth had a retainer keeping them in their proper place and my mother had to fly back home. I sat in my dorm room shattered. My jaw was broken, all four of my teeth could potentially be dead, and I was in the worst physical pain I have ever felt. I feared eating and lost eight pounds in three weeks. My mind was in shambles. Should I drop out of college? Is my current situation too much to handle on my own? Will I ever recover mentally from this and be able to concentrate on my education? Well, I remained in college. And I did not have to handle this on my own. My roommate and our friends supported me through this difficult season of life and helped me feel normal during my mental turmoil; they let me cry when I felt weak, they invited me to movie nights, we went swing dancing together, we had study dates, they encouraged me when I felt anxiety and helped me focus on my schoolwork when it seemed impossible. All in all, as alone as I initially felt when bombarded with physical and mental trauma, I found the strongest community of like-minded friends that I have ever had. I had an intense first semester. I experienced loneliness, homesickness, fear and anxiety, medical emergencies, and extreme mental adversity. Despite all that, I would not trade those experiences and emotions for anything else because I found what I value most in the midst of all this pain: community.

“You should be a director!” was the most common phrase I heard as a child. Granted, it was said because I was stubborn and wanted my way, but many individuals have no idea how much they affected my life; since I first heard those words, I have developed an incredible passion for this art medium and researched how movies come together, constantly wondering how the director recruited a stellar crew, what inspired the script’s complexities, and how these stories affected viewers from the day they were released in theaters. Although I have this appreciation for film, I realize now that the proper career path for me is teaching literature. I know that seems like a drastic change, but it is not; I merely adjusted what story medium I want to work with. Ever since I was a kid, stories have been a huge influence in my life. My parents could tell of how five-year-old me would bring my toys to life inspired by the stories around me. My sense of a good story has become refined, recognizing what aspects of the tale most influence its audience. I believe stories are a means to understand the nature of the world we live in. Some watch films and read books to escape from real life but do not realize that so much of reality is what allows us to enjoy these accounts of life. However outlandish the story, one can always recognize humanity. Joy, friendships, mistakes, grief, and more; all these traits are found in stories heard daily. Once my goal as a filmmaker, I now as an educator aim to teach students with quality stories that encourage an appreciation for differences that ultimately connect people as they learn to sympathize and emphasize with one another. Currently, I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Biola University, and I am involved with Biola’s Torrey Honors College, where I partner with peers to study and discuss classic works of literature and foundational philosophers to comprehend the history of modern Western culture, which teaches me how great stories impact civilization as a whole. If I had a conversation with childhood me, I think she would be happy that I get to read good books for a living. I will always have a soft spot for film—it remains one of my main interests—but I look forward to a bright future career as an educator teaching students the beauty of life through stories.

As I scoured the produce section in the grocery store, I heard exclamations of surprise. I turned to see two people bumping into each other for the first time in months. What's the first thing they do when they reunite? Exchange stories. Ever since I was a kid, stories have been a huge influence in my life. My parents could tell of how five-year-old me would bring my toys to life inspired by the stories around me. As I grew up, this appreciation for stories would be nurtured in many ways. I naturally picked up skills to be a yearbook editor in my junior & senior year of high school, gathering testimonies of peers so I may share their trials and accomplishments in a book of memories. Throughout high school, I developed skills to direct students in one-act plays and lead a team behind the scenes as stage manager for our school’s production of The Sound of Music. Once I realized that I have the ability to teach, I decided to be a high school English teacher. English was an obvious choice, given my love for stories; I believe stories are a means to understand the nature of the world we live in. As an educator, I aim to teach students with quality stories that invoke an appreciation for differences that ultimately connect people as they learn to sympathize and emphasize with one another. Currently, I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Biola University student and am involved with Biola’s Torrey Honors College, where I partner with peers to study and discuss classic works of literature and foundational philosophers to comprehend the history of modern Western culture, which teaches me how great stories impact civilization as a whole. I look forward to my future career as an educator teaching students the beauty of life through stories.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a bold leadership personality. My parents could tell stories of how five-year-old me would confidently lead the way, even when I had no idea where I was going. As I grew up, this part of me would be nurtured in many ways and develop into a desire to teach. I naturally picked up skills to be a yearbook editor in my junior & senior year of high school, gathering stories of peers so I may share their trials and accomplishments in a book of memories. Throughout high school, I developed skills to direct students in one-act plays and lead a team behind the scenes as stage manager for our school’s production of The Sound of Music. As I began work as a lifeguard, my boss told me I have potential to teach swim lessons well. I decided to do it, discovering that I could actually relay information that “saves lives in advance”. Once I realized that I have the ability to teach, I decided to be a high school English teacher. English was an obvious choice, given my background in yearbook and theater; I believe stories are a means to understand the nature of the world we live in. As an educator, I aim to teach students with quality stories that invoke an appreciation for differences that ultimately connect people as they learn to sympathize and emphasize with one another. Currently, I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Biola University student and am involved with Biola’s Torrey Honors College, where I partner with peers to study and discuss classic works of literature and foundational philosophers to comprehend the history of modern Western culture, which teaches me how great stories impact civilization as a whole. I look forward to my future career as an educator teaching students the beauty of life through stories.

September 1, 2020. After months of quarantine due to Covid-19, my first day of high school is in-person. I have not spoken to anyone outside of my family in six months. The future feels uncertain; I have no idea what I want to do with my life. What could go wrong? November 2, 2020. I am cast in a small role for a one-act play in drama class. What could go wrong? January 28, 2020. Seeking the sense community the one-act provided, I volunteer to be the lights technician and become a production assistant for the mainstage production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This new responsibility excites me. What could go wrong? June 10, 2021. The drama program director approaches me with encouraging words, saying that my willingness to help in any capacity demonstrates my potential to be a leader. I am committed to being involved with this program for the rest of high school. What could go wrong? January 5, 2022. I take on the role of dramaturg for Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People. I learn how to analyze a script with a director’s mindset, deepening my understanding of storytelling. What could go wrong? January 9, 2023. I reprise my role on the lead team for George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s The Man Who Came to Dinner. This time, I work closely with the stage manager on production decisions. I learn how to produce a show. What could go wrong? March 27, 2023. I take on the challenge of adapting Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing into a one-act play. I select the adaptation as the script for my first directing experience, eager to bring my vision to life. What could go wrong? April 10, 2023. I visit Biola University for the first time and realize I am going to make movies. I must get in Biola’s film school program to develop the technical skills required for my chosen career. What could go wrong? September 7, 2023. My first-choice college sends me an acceptance letter. What could go wrong? December 4, 2023. I am the stage manager for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, prepared for how this production will challenge me to grow my skills as a leader. What could go wrong? February 16, 2024. I choose to direct Noël Coward’s one-act play Hands Across the Sea. Others do not like the script, but I see the potential this classic script has to land well with the audience. I prepare to share this comedy with the school, learning to take risks for what I believe in. What could go wrong? June 7, 2024. The drama program director gifts me the Servant Leadership recognition award, commending me for my commitment throughout high school to prioritize the needs of others and help them achieve success. What could go wrong? July 25, 2024. I apply for the Rossi and Ferguson Memorial Scholarship hoping to receive part of the financial aid needed to complete all four years of university. What could go wrong? August 25, 2024. I will step on Biola’s campus as an aspiring film student beginning her journey to revolutionize the world through movies. This will mark the next season of life. What could go wrong?

“You should be a director!” was the most common phrase I heard as a child. Naturally, it became the pinnacle of success in my mind. Since I first heard those words, I have developed an incredible passion for this art medium and researched how movies come together, constantly wondering how the director recruited a stellar crew, what inspired the script’s complexities, and how these stories affected viewers from the day they were released in theaters. Now, as an aspiring film student at Biola University, I recognize success is not achieved by being the boss, but by communicating care and love to other people through interpersonal skills. My future revolves around this principle, and I plan to apply it, through the art of cinema, to those I work with in the industry and to the world. I firmly believe that transformation in the film industry begins with fostering healthy relationships. My pursuit of a film degree is not merely to master the art of cinematography, but also to revolutionize the impersonal, rushed production process that has become the industry's norm. Collaborating with others is the best method of creating a movie project. I value what my community brings to the table too much to do anything all on my own. One day, I hope to form friendships with those I work with because of how lively the atmosphere is when we work together. By prioritizing and valuing the human connection in every project I undertake, I hope to encourage others in the field to follow suit, forging a new industry paradigm that values relationships over commercial success. Stories are the most important part of media. Media plays a role in everyone's lives; There is content about products you want to buy, music brought to life onscreen, and films that captivate an audience. What does all this have in common? Stories. Think about all the different kinds of movies there are. What resonates the most with the audience? It is not the beauty of the actors, nor is it the camera technique. It is the story. Some watch films to escape from real life but do not realize that so much of reality is what allows us to enjoy films. However outlandish the story, one can always recognize humanity. Joy, friendships, mistakes, grief, and more; all these traits are found in the media. Rather than enable those who desire an “escape” from their world, the films I create throughout my career in media will communicate to the audience the human need for connection. Films may change the way an audience thinks, but I aim to change the way an audience lives by encouraging community. I may have big ambitions, but, with your assistance, success is possible to achieve. This scholarship grants me the financial aid required to continue this journey at Biola and accomplish my mission. With a foundational education on the technical aspects of film, I have a means of spreading the importance of interpersonal development and making it my generation’s priority.

Fall 2020: Freshman year of high school. So much fear, so many uncertainties, and countless opportunities. I took a chance to introduce myself to the new Korean international student. Fast forward to Junior year, and she is moving into my home to spend the last two years of high school with me. These years of living with her influenced me so much. I have heard what life is like as an international student, learned aspects of a new culture, and been introduced to an entire genre of music: K-Pop. Completely differing from the Rock genre I grew up listening to, I dove headfirst into the world of this new sound and found one group that had the most original sound. These eight men were easy to discover, since Strays Kids are "everywhere, all around the world." I have to be honest. I only began listening to them because I thought most of them were from England, America, and Australia. Turns out, there are only two Australians, but the language barrier did not stop this group from becoming global sensations. They made K-pop history last year when their album "★★★★★ (5-STAR)” sold 4.61 million copies. This kind of global reach gave them opportunities to establish relations which impacted their careers. In the fashion industry, Hyunjin became an ambassador for Versace and Felix became a House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Additionally, all members attended the Met Gala as Tommy Hilfiger’s guests. Stray Kids also has connections with the movie-making world. Ryan Reynolds has a good friendship with Bang Chan and has since met the members and introduced them to Hugh Jackman. The two movie stars recently did a cameo in Stray Kids’ “Chk Chk Boom” music video. This group uses its global platform to help charity organizations with donations and awareness. They sent relief aid through The Promise and World Vision. Specifically, Lee Know sponsors children overseas through World Vision and I.N. donated millions of Korean Won to Green Umbrella, an organization that helps underprivileged children in Korea. With all these connections with people in various industries and their own music, Stray Kids is leaving their mark on this generation. Their ability to take criticism and turn it into a positive part of who they are is something to be admired — they did this with the “NOEASY” album and various songs, including “COMFLEX” and “Mixtape: Gone Days.” They truly are the best role models a young fan can look up to.

“You should be a director!” was the most common phrase I heard as a child. Granted, it was said because I was stubborn and wanted my way, but many individuals have no idea how much they affected my life; since I first heard those words, I have developed an incredible passion for this art medium and researched how movies come together, constantly wondering how the director recruited a stellar crew, what influenced the scriptwriter to create that subplot, and how these stories affected viewers from the day they were released in theaters. Now an aspiring film student at Biola University, I hope to make an impact in the world both within the industry and through the art of cinema. I firmly believe that transformation in the film industry begins with fostering healthy relationships. My pursuit of a film degree is not merely to master the art of cinematography, but also to revolutionize the impersonal, rushed production process that has become the industry's norm. Collaborating with others is the only way one completes a film project. I value what my community brings to the table too much to do anything all on my own. One day, I hope to form friendships with those I work with because of how lively the atmosphere is when we work together. By prioritizing and valuing the human connection in every project I undertake, I hope to encourage others in the field to follow suit, forging a new industry paradigm that values relationships over commercial success. Stories are the most important part of media. Media plays a role in everyone's lives; There is content about products you want to buy, music brought to life onscreen, and films that captivate an audience. What does all this have in common? Stories. Think about all the different kinds of movies there are. What resonates the most with the audience? It is not the beauty of the actors, nor is it the camera technique. It is the story. Some watch films to escape from real life but do not realize that so much of reality is what allows us to enjoy films. However outlandish the story, one can always recognize humanity. Joy, friendships, mistakes, grief, and more; all these traits are found in the media. I hope to use my career in media to help those who want to "escape" from their world and use stories to encourage them in their lives.

God calls His followers to use their “gifts that differ according to the grace given to us,” so that we may be a light for Him in this world (Romans 12:6, ESV). This next chapter of my life, college, will forge the natural instincts I possess into technical skills I may use to demonstrate God's love for humankind and the grace He provides because of that love. As an aspiring film student at Biola University, I firmly believe that my faith will allow me to transform in the film industry from within by fostering healthy relationships through Christ-like love. Having been raised in a Christian environment, I was well-aware what kind of Savior Jesus was: the good, perfect, Savior who loves unconditionally and sacrifices Himself for the sake of our eternal life. However, I rebelled and consistently turned the other direction, forcing myself to turn away from the godly influences in my life and toward the momentary pleasure of sin. God, so mercifully and graciously, placed incredible believers in my life and I was surrounded by people who dealt with all, even the difficult trials, in a joyful manner. This influence led me to Christ, and I began my relationship with Him, which has forever shifted my perspective on the broken world I live and now urges me to use my passions of film and community to change lives and be a witness to nonbelievers. My pursuit of a film degree is not merely to master the art of cinematography, but also to revolutionize the impersonal, rushed production process that has become the industry's norm. Through studying His Word and consistent prayer, my relationship with Christ allows me to truly and wholly care for the well-being and spiritual state of those around me. By prioritizing and valuing the human connection in every project I undertake, I hope to reflect God's love unto others, encouraging more in the field to recognize the benefits of my actions and follow suit, forging a new industry paradigm that values relationships over commercial success and planting a desire in many to learn how to joyfully and wholeheartedly love others through Jesus Christ. My prayer is that my life may be a testimony to all I encounter and reveal to them how rewarding living in relationship with Christ is. As I step into my new life as a university student, full of willingness to shine Christ's light in my life on others, I am always reminded of how far Jesus has brought me; from wanting nothing to do with God to now a student committed to one of the best Christian universities in the nation, Jesus’ work in my life is evident. My savior is so good, and I anticipate exciting opportunities for rest of my life through relationship with Him.

Let's be honest: I think most viewers relate more to Michael Scott than they like to admit. Always striving to find love, constantly seeking ways to fit in with the group? That sounds a lot like me, at least. Don't misunderstand me; I don't mean to say that I NEED love. Just that I wouldn't mind if I had it. One minute, it's the furthest thought from your mind. The next, you wonder how it would be if you did have someone special in your life. Poor Michael went through years of a bad relationship with Jan. He wished desperately to have love in his life and he unfortunately settled with her for a long time. Eventually, he found Holly. But how much life had he lived beforehand without Holly in his life? I guess I'm saying I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't find the man I'll marry quite late in my life. Michael loves his employees. They're like family to him, and he's professed that many times. How come they don't seem to embrace that care? Michael is known for his weird sense of humor. The office workers found it difficult to be around, even though that personality was for them. Well, if not for them, for everyone around him. The improv group specifically exclude Michael from their outings. He joined that group to do something he enjoyed with people that have similar interests. Sound familiar? He wanted to make FRIENDS. I too sometimes find myself in situations where others around me are planning to go out without me. As much as I try, it's difficult to speak up for myself and ask if I can come along. I'm not the best at getting people together and hanging out. I'm scared to ask because they might already have plans with others. Michael Scott: The quirky boss who dedicated his career to Dunder-Mifflin long ago. In the eyes of viewers, he is someone one hopes never to relate to. I think if people could just recognize WHY Michael acts like Michael, they would see him as a more special character than they do now.