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How many freedoms would you give up for a peaceful society? We cannot give up such rights for a peaceful society. the giver is about all the flaws of what is thought to be a utopia. A young man (Jonas) becomes the receiver of memories and discovers many terrible and wonderful things the old world had, such as animals and color. Jonas decides the community should see these memories he has received from the Giver. Jonas then sets off to escape the society to save a young child that he learns to love. Personal freedoms are more important than a peaceful society.
Would it be fair to give up color to live in a utopia? It's not right give up color to live in a utopia like the one described in the book. Color is wonderful and beautiful. The right

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