We Talk of Identity as Individual but in Reality, Identity Is Formed by Society”
“ We talk of identity as individual but in reality, identity is formed by society” in the light of this comment compare and contrast the ways in which identity is explored in the three texts, Skirrid Hill, The Road Home and Measure for Measure
Our individual identity is shaped fundamentally by the society in which we live. However, identity is also shaped by an individual’s sense of self. Society plays a crucial role in forming a sense of identity by influencing the individual through the interactions, norms, and values that are accepted. If the individual carries out an action which doesn’t fit with our society, they are deemed a social anomaly by their peers and therefore struggle to be acquainted with others. An individual’s identity is closely related to any occurrences in the society they live in. Society plays an important role in shaping identity than an individual themselves suggesting identity can easily be influenced. However there is a conflict between the two sides presented in the quotation. Individual could refer to our sense of self or control over identity over social structure, rules and regime which guides us to making key decisions which consequently set the basis for our individual sense of character. ‘The Road Home’, depicts the journey of Lev an eastern European worker who has chosen to come to London understanding he has to ‘fit in’ to the new environment he has opted to be a part of. In ‘Measure for Measure’ society is hierarchical with one leader who everyone has to obey, this means society and its norms are accustomed to what the temporary leader Angelo wants. Finally, in ‘Skirrid Hill’ identity much like Lev in ‘The Road Home’ is based upon heritage and the society Owen Sheers has grown up in is one which focuses on tradition which creates his strong, Welsh sense of identity. Between the three texts the individual’s societies within them do have reciprocal relationships where the individual is concerned. In other words, individual
Our individual identity is shaped fundamentally by the society in which we live. However, identity is also shaped by an individual’s sense of self. Society plays a crucial role in forming a sense of identity by influencing the individual through the interactions, norms, and values that are accepted. If the individual carries out an action which doesn’t fit with our society, they are deemed a social anomaly by their peers and therefore struggle to be acquainted with others. An individual’s identity is closely related to any occurrences in the society they live in. Society plays an important role in shaping identity than an individual themselves suggesting identity can easily be influenced. However there is a conflict between the two sides presented in the quotation. Individual could refer to our sense of self or control over identity over social structure, rules and regime which guides us to making key decisions which consequently set the basis for our individual sense of character. ‘The Road Home’, depicts the journey of Lev an eastern European worker who has chosen to come to London understanding he has to ‘fit in’ to the new environment he has opted to be a part of. In ‘Measure for Measure’ society is hierarchical with one leader who everyone has to obey, this means society and its norms are accustomed to what the temporary leader Angelo wants. Finally, in ‘Skirrid Hill’ identity much like Lev in ‘The Road Home’ is based upon heritage and the society Owen Sheers has grown up in is one which focuses on tradition which creates his strong, Welsh sense of identity. Between the three texts the individual’s societies within them do have reciprocal relationships where the individual is concerned. In other words, individual