The characters of On the Road epitomize what it means to be a member of the Beat Generation. Throughout the novel, the main characters fight against conformity and partake in wild, irrational activities that push society's boundaries.
I. Rejection of Conformity.
II. Defiance of authority and social constructs.
III. Experimentation with drugs, sex, and alcohol.
IV. The need to keep moving and search for meaning-"It".
V. The pursuit of clarity and freedom.
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