Conformity and alienation while can progress social change, but can also challenge it. In Peter Weir movie, the Witness, the main character, Book had been alienated from his society which forces him to conform to the Amish to remain safe. During Book’s recovery, the Amish elders believed best for him to leave, yet they instead decided to take the circumstances into account, that he was endangered in the English world. They compromised their way of thinking in order to help save a man’s life. The Amish, while very reserved and quiet, brought Book into their tightknit lives in order to uphold their Christian beliefs, which entails its their obligation to help a man in need. Instead of alienating him, they welcomed him into their lives. They even allowed him to assist them to build a house as a member of the Amish community, which created a bond between him and the people. …show more content…
However, it was concerning when he acted in his own manner and not the Amish’s. While in town, Book did not react well to tourist asking to take pictures of him, or with him. They were caught by surprise and were unable to respond as its something that’s never happened before. This may have affected the way people from different parts of the country will now view the Amish. Instead of seeing them as kind and patience farmers, they will now spread news of their rude and disrespectful terrorisations. This will spread across different regions and upmost hinder social change when it comes to accepting the