Society's norms can stifle creativity from "summary" of The Complete Short Stories by Mark Twain
In the world of Mark Twain's stories, society often acts as a suffocating force on the individual's ability to think and create freely. Twain portrays characters who are constrained by the expectations and conventions of their time, unable to break free and express their true selves. One example of this can be seen in the story "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," where the townspeople are so obsessed with their reputation for honesty that they become narrow-minded and judgmental. The fear of deviating from the town's strict moral code prevents anyone from thinking outside the box or challenging the status quo. This stifling of creativity ultimately leads to the downfall of the town when a stranger exposes their hypocrisy. Similarly, in "The Mysterious Stranger," Twain explores the theme of societal norms stifling creati...
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