Those that conform to societal influences are known to support the status quo. There are three types of conformity, namely, internalization, compliance, and identification (Motyl and Schober 17). Motyl and Schober explain that the change experienced due to conformity can be because of a physical or imagined stimulus (17).
Conformity and Non-ConformityĬonformity can be described as a social influence that is used to change a belief or behavior for the purposes of fitting into a group (Motyl and Schober 16). This essay analyzes the issue of conformity and non-conformity as presented in the novel. Indeed, there are some cultural elements that also shape his perspective on life and war. The young soldier is caught between his duty, pride as a man, and the guilt he feels over his sister’s death as he makes his life choices. He is also stressed by the Victorian lifestyle and believes that society is cruel. Ross, a nineteen-year-old soldier joins the army to fight in World War II to escape the grief of losing his sister. The novel, The Wars, by Timothy Findley is about the life and death of Robert Ross.
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