# What Social Conformity vs. Individuality means in The Getting of Wisdom

> Laura struggles to fit into the rigid social hierarchy of the boarding school, learning to suppress her true feelings and opinions to gain acceptance, while her rebellious and imaginative nature constantly clashes with the demand to be like everyone else.

## Explanation

Laura struggles to fit into the rigid social hierarchy of the boarding school, learning to suppress her true feelings and opinions to gain acceptance, while her rebellious and imaginative nature constantly clashes with the demand to be like everyone else.

Laura struggles with the pressure to conform to the school's expectations, as seen in her desire to please Mrs. Gurley and her embarrassment over her mother's choice of hat.

Laura's unusual name and background mark her as an outsider, and she struggles to conform to the school's social norms.

Laura's impulsive and informal behavior clashes with the school's strict code of conduct, leading to public humiliation and her subsequent withdrawal.

Laura's attempt to display her musical talent and her bold question about the painting violate unspoken school codes, leading to ostracism and reinforcing the pressure to conform.

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