The Greasers have formed their own identity through their long hair, thus setting standards for their own society. ... For example, Two-Bit's switchblade is his most prized possession and, in several ways, represents the disregard for authority for which Greasers traditionally pride themselves. ... Since The Greasers do not have wealth to pride themselves in and possess power over other people, they use smaller inexpensive methods to form an identity and society of their own to gain power. ... But societies prejudices prevail and the Socs remain on the top and the Greasers on the bottom...

• Word Count: 1564
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Candide's setting takes place during the Enlightenment Era; "The Enlightenment" is the name for a movement that encompasses a wide variety of ideas and advances in the fields of philosophy, science, and medicine. ... The followers of the Enlightenment called for rebellion against superstition, fear, and prejudice. ... He continually attacked many members of the bourgeois about their pride and conceit in their lineage. Voltaire's first example of aristocratic attitudes of pride occurs very early on in the book. ...

• Word Count: 1280
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate