The society around us is constantly changing and if we don't catch up, we may eventually find ourselves suffering from our own madness. Ginsberg lived in a society in which homosexuals were unacceptable and had to be treated with shock therapy. We can easily understand why someone might go crazy, because it is difficult for a single individual to change the minds of many people. Over time, we can see that the problem is resolved and acceptance of homosexuals becomes popular. But that's the problem: why do we have to let society define who we are and how to live? As far as I'm concerned, we are all human, no different from each other. It is important to read Ginsberg's poem Howl because it gives us insight into the cruel side of society in which people constantly live. With this knowledge, we can learn to be more just and treat others as equals and not as opposites. We can take the initiative as individuals to spread the word about equality and freedom