I grew up as the ugly duckling in my family because my sisters are like blonde, hazel eyes, light skinned and I came out black hair, dark skin, black eyes.
Today, some researchers have studied that Andersen may have had dyslexia at that time, and because of his grades and background, like the ugly duckling, his classmates also alienated him.
And a curious change will take place: the " ugly duckling" becomes aware of his desire and capacity to attract people, but turns against them with indignation and contempt as soon as they take his advances seriously.