Originally posted by RICHARD
Here's a question.

Why is identity so closely tied to what your name is?


A rose by any other name still smells just as sweet?

Or does the smell change when the name does?
Yes....but "things" are implied with names. As an example, if a rose was actually called "Stinkweed" people might not think it smells so sweet. They would have a preconceived notion of what to expect when they encountered the smell, already putting negative conotations on it before determining for themselves whether they think the smell is sweet or stinky.