William Blake And The Declaration Of Freedom

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The moment a child is born into the world, the cultural and civil society we abide by sets a blueprint of moral values and principles to control each and every aspect of one’s life,Whether it be family,education or culture,the psychological development of our young generation begins by following the rules of our society.It taught us to follow the herd,not to follow our instincs; therefore, not following the crowd can outcast us from the normal standards of life such as high social status, virtuous lifestyle etc.Although many people believe we are absolutely free to do what we please,in reality, our actions are being restricted by law,custom and religion.No matter how hard we try,the chains of societal expectations will always alter our descisons and enslave us to peer conformity. …show more content…
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