A character's fate

Im trying to decide who would be a good character to describe they tried to break from normality, in this case be different than everyone else, and as a result was punished because of it.
I considered using John, but he didnt fit due tot he fact that he is a savage and wasnt born of the New World.

Then in contrast, a character who accept their fate and conformed to society

I think you've missed the obvious one: Bernard. Fits the description perfectly in failing to be orthodox.

Pretty much any of the other sub-main characters fit for the alternative, although the most stereotypical is probably Henry Foster.