Actions Have Consequences In The Giver'

1. A major theme in this novel is “Actions have consequences.” Using specific text details explain how the theme is developed in this novel.
The theme “Actions have consequences” has been repeated throughout the book The Giver. Asher, which is Jason the main character’s best friend, was taught “the difference between snack and smack.” In The Giver, the young children were disciplined by “a thin flexible weapon” called the discipline wand. Asher “one day said “smack” instead of “snack” as he stood waiting in line for his morning treat.” “Precision of language was one of the most important tasks of small children. Asher had asked for a smack.” Asher had then corrected himself but he had asked for a smack so the childcare worker had brought the discipline wand across Asher’s hands. For the …show more content…
Eventually, Asher learned to call his snack a snack instead of a smack, but because he kept misspeaking, Asher was left with marks on his legs from the discipline wand. Asher had repeatedly misspoke every week and as a consequence was hit repeatedly with the discipline wand week after week, until he learned to think about his words and speak thoughtfully. Actions have consequences was also portrayed in The Giver when Jason had asked to watch the release of the twins that were born. The twin that weighed less that the other would be released. The Receiver and the Receiver in training would be “allowed to ask anyone anything.” The Receiver’s also have access to everything. In Jason’s world, the Receiver is a person who directs the Elders who make decisions and rules that everyone has to follow. The Receiver also has memories from the outside world before the communities were formed. Memories of war, loneliness, and sadness. But also feelings like; love, happiness, joy, and laughter. The Receiver alone holds the memories of true pain and pleasure of life.” The Receiver would pass these memories onto the next Receiver.