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From "Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience" by Thoreau, Henry David
Villagers
The general population of Concord, Massachusetts, representing conventional society.
Core Belief
"Success is measured by material wealth, social standing, and adherence to societal expectations."
Worldview
Society dictates the path to a fulfilling life, and deviation from this path is often viewed with suspicion.
Personality
Varied, but often characterized by conformity, materialism, and a focus on social status.
In Their Own Words
"I should think you would feel lonesome down there, and want to be nearer to folks, rainy and snowy days and nights especially."
"I wonder that you do not lay up money; you love to travel; you might take the cars and go to Fitchburg to-day and see the country."
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