Conformity is an individual changing according to certain standards. In the movie Fame, directed by Alan Parker, and the book Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salanger, the pressure to conform is ever present. Teenagers in high school face the most pressure to conform, this pressure comes from different forces, including parents, teachers, and their peers.
An example of such pressure is when Doris's mother wants Doris to conform to the way she wanted her to be. This is evident when Mrs. Finsecker tries to force Doris to become a singer, even though Doris cannot and does not want to sing. …
