American essayist and social critic H. L. Mencken (1880–1956) wrote, “The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.” Examine the extent to which Mencken’s observation applies to contemporary society, supporting your position with appropriate evidence.
- average = normal
- does not want to be free means doesn't want to go out of their comfort zone
- wants to stay safe in their circle
- dislikes risks
- not living life properly
- isn't growing as a person
- simply staying the same timid self
- society makes everyone want to be the same
- basically the game follow the leader
- no one wants to take risks
- afraid of judgement
- afraid of being wrong
- society is like a bully
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