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Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Keep Your Shape" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction short story originally published in the early 1950s. The narrative focuses on a group of extraterrestrial beings, the Grom, who possess the ability to alter their shapes at will. The story explores themes of identity, conformity, and the consequences of rigid societal structures, particularly as the Grom seek to invade a new planet while grappling with internal dissent and the allure of freedom from their caste system.  In this tale, the protagonist Pid, a Grom pilot, leads a mission to establish a connection to Earth via the sophisticated Displacer technology. The mission, however, is complicated by the crew's divergent attitudes toward their identity and purpose. As they land on an unfamiliar planet, they navigate the challenges presented by their alien environment and their own nature, particularly Pid's struggle to maintain control and adhere to Grom customs. Throughout the storyline, Pid faces the growing temptation to embrace a life of shapelessness and freedom, ultimately questioning the value of the rigid caste system they have always followed. The conclusion illustrates his transformation, as he discovers the joy of self-determination and the possibilities that come with abandoning the strict rules of his society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aExtraterrestrial beings -- Fiction1 aVidmer 0aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1953.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32346