Much Madness is divinest Sense

The value of conformity

The danger of madness

The conflict between individuality and societal norms

The importance of love

Stargirl chooses to conform in order to gain popularity.

Stargirl is labeled “different” or “strange” because she resists social norms, similar to how society labels nonconformity as madness.

Stargirl avoids conflict by remaining silent about her beliefs.

The novel suggests conformity is more important than individuality.

They create pauses that emphasize key ideas and force the reader to slow down and reflect.

They serve as decorative punctuation with little to no impact on meaning or rhythm.

They mimic spoken language patterns, adding intensity and urgency to her argument.

They distract the reader by breaking up the poem in a confusing and unnecessary way.

To confuse the reader and obscure the poem’s message.

To make the poem look more decorative without affecting meaning.

To emphasize certain words, giving them extra importance and drawing the reader’s attention.

To follow the standard grammar rules of her time.

the majority is always correct

the minority's perspective is rarely valid

what is called madness by the majority may actually be truth

madness should be avoided at all costs

With kindness and understanding

With indifference

By labeling them as dangerous and restraining them

By encouraging open debate

"Insist on yourself; never imitate."

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

"For nonconformity the world whips you with its displeasure."