The dangers of conformity from "summary" of Annotated Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain,Michael Patrick Hearn
The idea that conformity can be dangerous is a central theme in the novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Throughout the story, the characters are faced with societal expectations and norms that force them to conform, even when it goes against their own morals and values. Huck Finn, the protagonist, struggles with the pressure to conform to the rules and expectations of society. He is constantly torn between doing what he knows is right and following the expectations of those around him. Huck's journey down the Mississippi River is a metaphor for his journey towards self-discovery and independence, away from the constraints of conformity. One of the dangers of conformity that is h...
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