What does the individual versus society mean?

Answer 1

Human nature versus society is like the heart versus the brain.

The heart tends to do what it feels it should on impulse; human nature is acted upon no thought towards it, just happens the way it does, like a relflex.

The brain will analyze the situation, generally considering all sides and aspects, and consequences; as does society, often judging and generating opinions and ideas to make any decisions.

Answer 2

Usually used as a term referring to books or movies individual versus society means the main character or characters is in contrast to the society set in the novel. For example in the novel Fahrenheit 451 Montag was the main character and he was against the society of bookburners in the novel. Books can have plots that are individual vs. society, individual vs. himself, man vs. man, or man vs. animal

Answer 3

It's the way an author can choose to write their story.

Character vs. Society could mean how the character is viewed by other's,

or how the character overcomes certain obstacles thrown at them by society.

It's one of the six ways an author can write a story, the other five being:

character vs character

character vs self

character vs nature

character vs supernatural

character vs destiny

Answer 4

It is a conflict where an individual is arguing against a social view or group. An example of this would be controversial protests.

Answer 5

When a person goes against society's beliefs, ideas, or interests.

Example: Cannabalism isn't accepted by society (normally)