Ella Minnow Pea is a novel that clearly demonstrates the importance of individual accountability that is held when preserving social unity. When the letters began to fall, there was little to no concern from the citizens of Nollop. Yet as time progressed, Ella began to see a trend: "Neighbor turning into neighbor, [they are] perpetuating old grudges and grievances with this new weapon unleashed upon us" (Dunn 21). The loss of precious letters had begun to take a toll on the people. The conflict in Nollop highlights the crucial role individuals play in shaping and maintaining the social construct. The internal dispute over moral law and government-instilled law greatly affects the citizens of Nollop. They are slowly losing their identities,
