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Peer pressure influences choices from "summary" of 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
At Liberty High, peer pressure is like the air we breathe - always there, always influencing our choices. It's as though every decision we make is colored by the opinions and expectations of those around us. Take Justin Foley, for example. He knew what was right, what was ethical, but when Bryce Walker commanded him to keep quiet about Jessica's assault, he caved. He let the fear of losing his friendship with Bryce overshadow his moral compass. Hannah Baker, on the other hand, was not immune to the power of peer pressure. When she first arrived at Liberty High, she wanted nothing more than to fit in, to be accepted by her peers. So, when Jessica and Alex started spreading rumors about her, she felt her sense of self slipping away. She let their words dictate her actions, leading her down a path of isolation and despair. Even Clay Jensen, the quiet and introspective boy, couldn't escape the pull of peer pressure. When Hannah asked him to leave her alone in the park, he obliged, afraid of what his cl...
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