Quiet is a remarkable book that offers a clear view into the two personality types that rule our society. Introversion and extroversion are words that we use to describe people but few of us fully understand what they stand for. In Quiet, Susan Cain aims to destroy the myths about these personality types and illuminate the truth behind them. She discuses the “Extrovert Ideal” in western society where individuals that are effervescent, bold, and risk takers are valued more than the quiet, introspective and reserved individuals. Personality traits that are associated with extroverts are more desirable than the typical introversive traits. She explains that the way our society views people wasn’t always like this. She states that western society was a Culture of Personality but now that culture has been replaced but a Culture of Character. What makes this book successful is the fact that, even though Susan Cain is an Introvert, she never tries to say that extroverts are actually inferior to introverts, but rather she clarifies how introverts provide important contributions to society that is often overlooked. Quiet informs the reader about these two personality types and the social injustices that …show more content…
Quiet provides examples and explanations of everyday instances where introversion is challenged by a society that is so extrovert biased. It taught me that even though the society’s ideal person is one that fits in the description of an extrovert, being an introvert can be just as or even more beneficial. This book has helped me realize that conforming to the “Extroversion ideal” isn’t what I should be attempting to do, but I also shouldn't become fully inward with my personality. She argues that it is wholly beneficial for an introvert to apply themselves to be more extroverted and vice versa for an extrovert. As long as it’s for a valued goal and it is not