There are a vast number of reasons why friends become part of a person's unconventional family. One reason can be clearly understood from a quote by Albert Cammus, "Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Don't walk infront of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.", which means that individuals are not often looking to lead or follow, but want someone who will stand next to them to talk and listen. Family members such as parents often try to lead without stopping to listen and talk to their children. The fact that a friend can stand on the same level as another person and listen gives them a unique role that can forge a bond as strong as blood. Friends fill in the roles where authority and societal expectations are left behind and people can speak on a level as equals without the fear of being criticized or judged. Much like in the episode “Serenity” from Firefly season 1, Mal the captain speaks to the bickering Kaylee and Jayne as a friend rather than an authority figure due to his gentle tone and relaxed body language. Although, Mal is acting in the manner of a friend, distinct family like traits can be seen in this particular scene. The bickering siblings, Kaylee and Jayne, and Mal breaking up the argument as a father would, then the victorious daughter kissing her father and saying she loves him. These obvious family like traits were present in an interaction among close friends and aids in displaying how friends can become part of a person’s family.
This still needs some work, but it’s a start.
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