Conformity, defined as “compliance with standards, rules, or laws,” is an epidemic facing all groups of people and all nations (“Conformity”). It is obvious that we as human beings need to have that feeling of acclamation, to be loved by their neighbors or colleagues, and to feel a sense of normalcy. “Say You’re One of Them,” and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, create the mindset described as above, but Mayone Satrapi’s Persepolis, takes place in a similar environment revels against the state’s well being, and the betterment of society through outspoken means.
Ray Bradbury’s fictitious town in Fahrenheit 451, appears to many as a fight against censorship and government intervention, but the root of the problem focuses on conformity, and citizens …show more content…
Guy’s wife, Mildred is obsessed with her parlor and a life of simply watching programs all day. When Guy asks Mildred what she did the previous evening, she replies, “The parlor” (Bradbury 46). Guy, out of curiosity, asks, “What was on,” and her answer was simply, “Programs” (46). Not only is it clear that Mildred lacks communication skills, but does not actually process what the programs our delivering. Guy is somewhat, in a lesser extent, interest in the parlor, saying, “That’s my family” in regards to the technology (46). One can argue that Mildred’s issues are centered around her pill addiction, but she does deep down feel a sense of depression, with the idea that she is only supposed to be happy, but is also fearful of ending up like Clarisse and the many other revolutionaries. She is wearing a mask that makes her think and feel that she is reaching her full potential, and achieving her own …show more content…
The bus could be described as our world on wheels, numerous languages being spoken, with a vast diversity of passengers. It is easy to tell which region the passengers belonged to and their faiths by the language spoken and their behavior, such as watching TV and their interaction with women. “The more he [Jubril] paid attention to the noisy crowd, the more convinced he became that the best ay to disguise himself was to speak as little as possible (192). The government of Nigeria would be placing a ban on transporting bodies to and from areas of the country, hence the luxurious buses being overcrowded. It is evident that many Christians are aboard to escape from the Muslim threat. In this situation, the decision is to “Argue not with the People of the Book,” or turn away from faith for necessary survival (“Koran 29:46/Akpan
Ray Bradbury’s fictitious town in Fahrenheit 451, appears to many as a fight against censorship and government intervention, but the root of the problem focuses on conformity, and citizens …show more content…
Guy’s wife, Mildred is obsessed with her parlor and a life of simply watching programs all day. When Guy asks Mildred what she did the previous evening, she replies, “The parlor” (Bradbury 46). Guy, out of curiosity, asks, “What was on,” and her answer was simply, “Programs” (46). Not only is it clear that Mildred lacks communication skills, but does not actually process what the programs our delivering. Guy is somewhat, in a lesser extent, interest in the parlor, saying, “That’s my family” in regards to the technology (46). One can argue that Mildred’s issues are centered around her pill addiction, but she does deep down feel a sense of depression, with the idea that she is only supposed to be happy, but is also fearful of ending up like Clarisse and the many other revolutionaries. She is wearing a mask that makes her think and feel that she is reaching her full potential, and achieving her own …show more content…
The bus could be described as our world on wheels, numerous languages being spoken, with a vast diversity of passengers. It is easy to tell which region the passengers belonged to and their faiths by the language spoken and their behavior, such as watching TV and their interaction with women. “The more he [Jubril] paid attention to the noisy crowd, the more convinced he became that the best ay to disguise himself was to speak as little as possible (192). The government of Nigeria would be placing a ban on transporting bodies to and from areas of the country, hence the luxurious buses being overcrowded. It is evident that many Christians are aboard to escape from the Muslim threat. In this situation, the decision is to “Argue not with the People of the Book,” or turn away from faith for necessary survival (“Koran 29:46/Akpan