Society Short of Satisfaction-Anylizes the individual within society, incorporating Rustam and Suhrab from the Shah-nama of Firdawsi, Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane, and The Bet by Anton Chekhov

Society Short of Satisfaction Human beings cannot be consistently satisfied while abiding by societies ideology. Often times what motivates individuals to rebel or obtain their dreams is in actuality discontent with society. Society itself expresses that the objective is generally worth pursuing even if it suggests risking or sacrificing everything while going against the norm. In some instances this may mean staking something as extreme as life itself, whereas in others it may simply imply …

…out even if it goes against society because a person cannot be fulfilled under societies regulations. Furthermore, when societies concepts are immoral, it is just as ignorant to simply sit back and let them be as it is to accept them as truth. Foremost, although individuals are constantly subjected to the way society perceives life, it is still important that they develop their own views and don't let those opinions go overlooked because of society.