Society's standards can be stifling from "summary" of Leo Tolstoy: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Society has a way of imposing its standards on individuals, dictating how they should behave and what is considered acceptable. These standards can be suffocating, restricting people from living authentically and following their true desires. In the novel 'Anna Karenina', we see the destructive effects of societal expectations on the characters, particularly on Anna herself. Anna is a woman trapped in a loveless marriage, bound by the conventions of society that dictate she must remain faithful to her husband. Despite her feelings for another man, Anna is unable to break free from these constraints and pursue her own happiness. The weight of societal judgment weighs heavily on her, leading ...
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