You might not see us making small talk at some useless dinner party, or sitting around getting skin cancer at the beach, but we learn to enjoy life as we know and see it. These youth were well-read, sensitive, and very able to express their ideas. While they might look strange, there is nothing strange about their motivation to become part of this subculture. Many stated that in Utah, being Gothic is part of a conscious choice. I knew I would never fit in with the majority culture.
Gothics separate themselves into three groups.
There is not a separation into three groups although there may be general tendency for one of the three she describes by individual people. Some may be involved in witchcraft, Satanism or pagan beliefs, and are fascinated with death. Another group likes to pretend or role play as vampires. A third group may get into trouble, literally believing that they are vampires. As with any youth trend, there are different levels of involvement depending on the individual.