Conformist Society
Society divides people into two categories; those who conform to what is expected, and those who do not. Webster’s dictionary defines ‘conformity’ as, “similarity in form or character; correspondence; agreement; action or behaviour in correspondence with current customs, rules or styles.” When a person fails to measure up to certain expectations, those in power inflict consequences. Under these circumstances, it is human nature to feel the need to rebel, either externally or internally. These statements are apparent in both 1984 and One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Both main characters fall into the non-conformist category, but In 1984, the main character Winston Smith, lives in a society of rules and regulation, which is written in stone. The laws are strict and the punishment is swift, should they be disobeyed. Expectations form any large or small community and rules define the way it should behave. The “Party” is the one and only figure of power in the book. It maintains control over the people by removing a few basic human instincts. The first instinct is hate. All people in the society are expected to be
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Approximate Word count = 1571
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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