Conformity Conformity is the behavior in accordance with socially accepted standards, rules, or laws. Conformity is expressed in the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, in the two characters of Cyrano and Christian. Cyrano is insecure about his outside appearance and Christian’s insecurity is on the inside. Conformity creates justice and equality, but if rejected that leads to an individual having self esteem issues, and a society where there is no individuality. Conformity creates justice and equality in a society because of the laws and standards set to keep people safe and secure. In life, people have created conformities that people follow to keep everyone safe. For example, the world has laws that most people follow to avoid …show more content…
Another example of conformity is how people act. The act of respect is displayed by millions of people, respect is just part of people’s lives. This is mostly shown at a workplace, the employees show respect to their customers. There rarely is an instance where the employee is extremely rude to a customer and if they are they get consequences. Conformity is used to create safety in a society by setting laws or standards to benefit the people. Conformity can be accepted, but when a person rejects conformity that leads to them having self esteem issues. Society has created this perception of beauty and that has been around for many years. When people follow that idea about what is beautiful and what is not they discourage their own appearance. In Cyrano de Bergerac, Cyrano is insecure about his nose. “My old friend- look at me, And tell me how much hope remains for me with this protuberance… I wish i had a woman too, Walking with little steps under the moon, And holding my arm so, and smiling. Then I dream- and i forget… And then i see the shadow of my profile on the wall! “ (i,41) Cyrano believes no woman