There are many takes on the meaning of freedom. The teenager might yearn for the freedom to do what they want, in defiance of their parents’ rules. The asylum seeker might pursue freedom from an oppressive government, or the veteran might strive for freedom from the forces that cause conflict and war. The citizen might believe in the freedom for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—which might in turn bring them right back to the quest for freedom to do things their own way.
