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Merriam-Webster dictionary defines gender nonconformity as, “a state in which a person has physical and behavioral characteristics that do not correspond with those typically associated with the person’s sex “ (Merriam-Webster, 1831). Throughout history, women have been viewed as inferior to men and unable to handle certain occupations. Although this may have been the case before World War II, women have established their role in society today by participating in gender nonconformity. Being a pilot was a job primarily

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shaped a lot of his personality and views on life.In the excerpt provided under prompt A, Willy and Linda are having an argument over their son Biff. Willy’s star characteristics shine in this excerpt. Despite Willy’s failure to recognize his nonconformity he continues to believe that his son has potential to fulfill the “American Dream.”

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Hinata Shoyo once said, “Before my eyes, it blocks my path. A high, high wall; what sort of scene is on the other side? What will I be able to see there? "The View from the Top;" A scenery that I will never see on my own; but, if I'm not alone, then.....I might be able to see it” (Haikyu!! 1.1). There are some things in life that many people will never be able to experience, but with the right attitude and determination, the impossible becomes possible. This theme can be seen in the work of Henry

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to many Romantic traits, but no trait relates to how much of a nonconformist, self reliant individual Chris was. Chris’s practice of Nonconformity had a negative effect on his life, and the people that surrounded him. He was such a nonconformist that he turned down help from the male figures in his life when he needed it the most - help

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and Patch’s new unique and spontaneous way. Raising the question of, “How would John Stuart Mill judge the actions of Patch Adams and Dean Walcott in the society in which they live? Drawing on the book On Liberty, I will argue Patch’s actions of nonconformity were legitimate as he possesses self-regarding action and I will conclude that Patch’s individuality is needed in the cultivations of social progress. In addition, I will claim

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Nonconformity is one of the themes used in transcendentalism poems. It is used to mostly provide support for another important theme, Self-reliance. The story and theme are two different things by the way. Nonconformity is usually used to give the reader a direct definitions of someone’s originality and individuality. In the beginning of “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson, he says, “whoso would be a man be a nonconformist.” What he means by that is that if you are good at something, then you

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Megan HandleyKernerLIT1000November 11, 2017Edna’s AwakeningKate Chopin’s novel, The Awakening, explores the themes of nonconformity and its repercussions through the personal growth of its protagonist, Edna Pontellier. Of all the characters that contributed to Edna’s awakening, perhaps Adèle Ratignolle and Robert Lebrun had the greatest impact on her. At first, Edna’s adoration of Adèle borders on worship, “Mrs. Pontellier liked to sit and gaze at her fair companion as she might look upon a

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Nonconformity, the belief of following one's own path and not listening to the majority in order to follow one's beliefs, is developed throughout transcendental work in order to develop the belief in personal values and personal morals. Nonconformity is a difficult and tedious path to follow throughout life as this path will result in persecution from the majority. Throughout his time at Walden pond Henry David Thoreau notes that the world has created "deep ruts of tradition and conformity" and

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NonconformityBeing an outcast feels like a curse. It causes unrelenting pain. Yet misfits often play the most meaningful roles in a society. Art, music, literature, and many other creative fields are dominated by those who just do not fit in, who create new ideas, and who often question the world around them. In Aldous Huxley’s novel, Brave New World, controllers dictate the utopia so that everybody fits in neatly. Fortunately, they don’t always succeed. Through the characters Bernard, Fanny, and

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Conformity VS. Nonconformity Throughout history, many have tried to break away from society's norms in an attempt to live life more fully, one example would be Rosa Parks when she stood up for her rights and didn't move to the back of the bus like society has shaped the laws back then. As a result of this incident, Parks ended up getting arrested and sent to court for not following the law. In contrast, some may choose to follow the rules of others thinking that’s their best decision. An example

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