Human autonomy is the key concept of Enlightenment ideas. This passage relates to those ideas because Napoleon is refering to the importance of reason over beliefs. When he says "the souls of men proceed along different roads" he is also claiming that any religion is valid to feel close to the creator. In a sense Napoleon makes reference to secularization (the idea of religion and politics should be separated and that one's method of worship should be a private matter). That is why he claims that he could be Catholic, Muslim, or Jew.
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, also collectively known as the Civil War Amendments were designed to ensure equality for recently emancipated slaves. The 13th Amendment banned slavery and all involuntary servitude, except in the case of punishment for a crime.
The 14th Amendment guaranteed African Americans citizenship rights and promised that the federal government would enforce equal protection of the laws.
The 15th Amendment stated that no one could be denied the right to vote based on race, color or previous condition of servitude.
1.The theme of belonging is that all people in society want a sense of belonging. The greasers don't really belong anywhere, except for their gang. Their gang is like a family and gives them a sense of belonging and purpose.
2. The Outsiders demonstrates that society really cares about and judges people based on their appearance. We also group people based on stereotypical appearances.
3.Dallas and Johnny are both heroic because they both saved people at the cost of themselves.
