Society's expectations can be suffocating from "summary" of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The weight of societal expectations presses down on our shoulders like a heavy yoke, dictating our every move and stifling our true desires. We are expected to follow a predetermined path, conforming to the norms and standards set by those around us. Our dreams and aspirations are often sacrificed at the altar of societal approval, leaving us feeling trapped and constrained. In "Lessons in Chemistry," the protagonist finds herself caught in the suffocating grip of societal expectations. As a woman in the 1960s, she is expected to prioritize marriage and motherhood over her career ambitions. Despite her passion for science and chemistry, she is constantly reminded that her place is in the home, not the laboratory. The pressure to conform to traditional gender roles threatens to extinguish her fiery spirit and dampen her dreams. The protagonist's struggle against societal expectations mirrors...
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