1) Emmet is an ordinary man who follows instructions and fits in. He has a recurring dream of being ostracized as a child for not following instructions.
2) Emmet gets a job at a construction site where he is tasked with building according to strict instructions.
3) At lunch, Emmet is invited to hang out with coworkers after work, a sign he may be fitting in more. He seems inspired by the cityscape around him.