Examples Of Contradictions In The Giver

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Jonas, the main character in The Giver, is the receiver of the Giver when he turned twelve.Which is a contradiction that took place in the story, which this point connects to the theme of sameness and differences.
Ever since his lessons with the Giver, he was breaking the rules that he would normally obey. An example of a rule broke was on page 99: “He put his hands on Asher’s shoulders, and concentrated on the red petals, trying to hold it as long as he could, and trying at the same time to transmit the awareness to his friend.” What Jonas tried doing was to show Asher the color red, which Jonas only can see, but he broke the rule of touching someone. In conclusion, ever since The Giver showed Jonas what the community doesn’t see, Jonas

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