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In many popular pieces of literature, the actions of the characters are profoundly influenced by social conditions, thereby conforming to societal norms. ... In addition, family members who support these conditions, cause other members of their family to abide by those social standards and eventually attain recognition within the society. Lastly, individuals make their choices based on social acceptance, believing that acknowledgment is what all must strive for. ...
In the play, Hamlet written by William Shakespeare, it is clearly shown that the powerful and people of high social status made most of the decisions. ...
Family members can often be held responsible for impressing social restrictions on other family members, thereby conforming them to the social norm. ... Therefore, for social acceptance Hamlet senior, along with the rest of the royal family supported Hamlet when he decided to save the family’s reputation.
The Breedlove family lived in a world of social discrimination which greatly influenced their daughter, Pecola. ... These examples show that each of the families caused the protagonist to conform regarding the issue of social acceptance. ... Pecola’s quest for social acceptance was driven by the thought that she would have a perfect family that society would recognize. ... This extract shows that they were ready to betray one of their first childhood friends for social acceptance. ...
An individual who makes choices to gain social acceptance, has been influenced into believing they must be acknowledged. ... Furthermore, an individual complies with social norms as a result of their family’s beliefs.
Approximate Word count = 2801
Approximate Pages = 11.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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