How Does The Circle Influence Mae
The Circle influenced Mae to becoming transparent; manipulating her into thinking it would make her a better person. “…They saw her as a role model and inspiration. And this felt good. This felt truly valuable to Mae” (Eggers 330). Mae began to base her value on the fact that she was being watched and what others saw and knew of her actions mattered to her, giving her the mindset that because she is under constant surveillance she is becoming a better person (Eggers330). Knowing that she is constantly being monitored at all times Mae gave up a whole list of things in her life. “She did without. Every day she’d done without things she didn’t want to want. Things she didn’t need. She’d given up soda, energy drinks, processed food…. she was liberated