Most of us probably agree that belonging and being respected as a member of society are very important to us. In my opinion, being prejudged is not very pleasing. All people have the right to eat, to breathe, and to be respected. Being a member of society, I have these rights but it has not always been that way for mankind. For example, the Jews lost all of their rights including their identity during World …
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…of society. Jews, lesbians, and anyone who is different from the dominant group can experience alienation in society. I think it is interesting that in the examples from "We Might As Well All Be Strangers," I Have Lived A Thousand Years, and Animal Farm individuals find their identity through association with others who have similar experiences. It is interesting that through adversity, individuals can come together, develop a sense of belonging, and overcome their calamity.