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Frankenstein / Freedom and Accountability

Author: Mary Shelley (Gutenberg)  | Themes: individuality, societal norms, morality, tension, identity  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-28

Kirwin’s to give an account of yourself.” “Who is Mr. Is not this a free country?” “Ay, sir, free enough for honest folks.
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Pride and Prejudice / Societal Judgment

Author: Jane Austen (Gutenberg)  | Themes: class conflict, gender roles, individuality, social expectation  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-24

She was shown into the breakfast parlour, where all but Jane were assembled, and where her appearance created a great deal of surprise. That she shoul...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Identity and Appearance

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: societal expectations, beauty standards, self-expression, conformity, individuality  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-12-18

“‘Oh, yes,’ said he, turning to me, ‘we are very much obliged to you, Miss Hunter, for falling in with our whims so far as to cut your hair. I assure ...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Identity and Society

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: individuality, conformity, appearance, societal norms, rebellion  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-27

“‘Or to sit here, or sit there, that would not be offensive to you?’ “‘Oh, no.’ “‘Or to cut your hair quite short before you come to us?’ “I could har...