In general society today tries to standardize people without admiring the unique individuality among the people. This is true of David Mitchell’s novel Black Swan Green, a phenomenal and complex coming of age story told by a thirteen year old boy named Jason Taylor. Mitchell shows what it is like to grow up in England in the 1980’s, and how difficult social standards are in that society. This is especially emphasised through the character Jason, as we see the major impact that societal opinions can have on an individual.
Mitchell demonstrates through Jason’s speech impediment, the effect of societal opinions of what “normal” is and how it makes an individual feel. Every society has social standards and expectations of what a normal person
Mitchell demonstrates through Jason’s speech impediment, the effect of societal opinions of what “normal” is and how it makes an individual feel. Every society has social standards and expectations of what a normal person