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This 5 page paper explores the concept of C.S. Lewis in terms of the functional, conflict, and interactive perspectives of social theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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life can be viewed from a functionalist perspective. His ideals fall strongly within this theory as well. But the dramatic changes he experienced in his lifetime can be viewed from
the conflict and the social interactive perspectives, for Lewis made sweeping changes to his internal belief systems, and he had a great deal of social interaction and help doing it.
Functionalist Perspective As viewed from the functionalist perspective, Lewis was raised within social
strata that dictated his role in society. He followed the role set out for him through his training. He started his schooling at the Wade Center and completing his training
in The Oxford Training Corps. (See About C.S. Lewis, 2008.) He also served his country, according to the traditional path of a
gentleman of his class. After he left the Army, he served several functional purposes. He took on the responsibility of a family by moving Paddy Moores family with him to
"The Kilns" where they took up a family life, though atypical. Later on, he married a woman of his class, Joy David Gresham, and took on the role of stepfather
to her two sons, Douglas and David Gresham. During his life he formed a stable career, beginning with his appointment Fellow and
Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University in 1925. He maintained this role for twenty-nine years until 1954 until he accepted the chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge.
In his role as head of household, husband, stepfather, and scholar, Lewis participated in norms based on his status as a professor
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