What exactly is an alter ego? An alter ego can be defined in many ways. Wikipedia defines it as "a second self", which is believed to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality. The term was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists. A person who has an alter ego is said to lead a double life. A distinct meaning of alter ego can be found in literary analysis, wherein it describes characters in different works who are psychologically similar, or a fictional character whose behavior, speech or thoughts intentionally represent those of the author. It's also used to design the best friend of another character in a story. Similarly, the term alter ego may be applied to the role or persona taken on by an actor or by other types of performers."
             There are many reasons why a person would create an alter ego. Some people can be unhappy with the lifestyle they are currently living within a society. Creating an alter ego can help them live their life the way they really wanted to, and not the way society expects them to live.
             Some people create an alter ego to fit into a certain social group. They feel as if their true self won't be accepted in a particular social group. Others simply create alter egos because they are bored of the current life they are living. They believe that creating an alter ego will make them have a more adventurous and fulfilling life. Many celebrities also tend to have alter egos. The exact reason for this is unknown but apparently it's a trendy thing to do.
             In the novel "Into the Wild", a character named Chris McCandless seems to have an alter ego that goes by the name Alexander Supertramp. "To symbolize the complete severance from his previous life, he even adopted a new name. No longer would he answer to Chris McCandless; he was now Alexander Supertramp, master of his own destiny" (K...