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Breaking away or the fortunes of a student explores the struggle for self-definition in a rigid system that prioritizes control over fairness. It highlights how institutional authority can distort justice when favoritism undermines accountability, and it emphasizes the emotional cost of standing up for personal values in the face of unequal power. The narrative examines how peer loyalty becomes a form of resistance, transforming solidarity into a quiet rebellion against oppressive norms. It reveals the strength found in moral clarity and the courage it takes to challenge false narratives, especially when doing so threatens security and belonging. The story also reflects on the developmental turning points where choices forge identity, suggesting that integrity is shaped not by ease but by confrontation with injustice. Through the lens of adolescence, it captures the inner tension between obedience and authenticity, questioning how much conformity one must sacrifice to remain true to oneself. It presents conflict not as disruption, but as an essential part of growth and emotional independence.

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Book category Books in German Sozialwissenschaften, Recht, Wirtschaft Soziologie Soziologie - Allgemeines

• Full title: Breaking Away
• Author: Oliver Optic
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154
• EAN: 9789371133913
• ISBN: 9371133910
• ID: 49267948
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Weight: 203 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 140 × 9 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. May 2025

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