Most people are shaped by the thoughts and ideals that society has. You learn to adjust and grow into the person you are from your surroundings, and society plays a large role in that process. There are many different cultures and they all change with time, which allows people to evolve along with it. Society is a group of people living together with common beliefs, values, and interests, so it’s understandable that we are designed by it and continue to base our lives on it.
One of the ways society influences us is by telling us how to dress. In The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter everyone was expected to dress in very mundane clothing that would cover everything and not bring attention to you. If you didn’t wear dull colored clothes like you were supposed to you would be looked down upon like Hester was in The Scarlet Letter. They made Hester wear a scarlet a so everyone that saw her would see it and know what she did. Even though most people dressed in lifeless dark colors she wore very bright, intricate clothing that was put down. Now society expects most people to be the opposite, wearing colorful clothes that are meant to grab your attention. …show more content…
In The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter the town was ruled by a theocracy and everyone was expected to believe the same thing and have no opinions of their own. All their rules were based off the religion they practiced. You had to follow the bible and everything it stood for. The laws were very strict and had severe punishments for breaking any of them. In The Crucible you would be hanged if there was even the slightest chance you were acting against their religion and performing witchcraft. Our culture has changed greatly from then and now. It’s similar to Of Mice and Men, allowing a lot more religious freedom. You can choose to worship any religion you want, but society can still influence your
One of the ways society influences us is by telling us how to dress. In The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter everyone was expected to dress in very mundane clothing that would cover everything and not bring attention to you. If you didn’t wear dull colored clothes like you were supposed to you would be looked down upon like Hester was in The Scarlet Letter. They made Hester wear a scarlet a so everyone that saw her would see it and know what she did. Even though most people dressed in lifeless dark colors she wore very bright, intricate clothing that was put down. Now society expects most people to be the opposite, wearing colorful clothes that are meant to grab your attention. …show more content…
In The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter the town was ruled by a theocracy and everyone was expected to believe the same thing and have no opinions of their own. All their rules were based off the religion they practiced. You had to follow the bible and everything it stood for. The laws were very strict and had severe punishments for breaking any of them. In The Crucible you would be hanged if there was even the slightest chance you were acting against their religion and performing witchcraft. Our culture has changed greatly from then and now. It’s similar to Of Mice and Men, allowing a lot more religious freedom. You can choose to worship any religion you want, but society can still influence your