The Giver

Have you ever wondered what it would be like in a perfect society, where everyone is equal? Well you will know what rights U.S. citizens have versus the citizens in the book called "The Giver". They are totally different but they are totally unique. Here are rights that two different societies have. First of all, U.S. citizens have a lot of rights. Here are most, they have a Freedom of speech, so they can speak for what they think is right. They have a freedom of press, and freedom to petition…

As the snow covered sled reached the bottom of the hill, the music grew louder, louder, louder, until he was sure that it wasn't an echo. Jonas transferred the last memory of warmth to Gabriel, and once again the flakes of heat began to travel across his frozen skin. Mustering up all his strength, Jonas lifted Gabe's frail body into his cold hands and pushed himself off the frozen sled. He trudged through the snow, Gabriel in his arms, and came to the first doorstep. He collapsed on the door,…

Why is it Banned? In 1995 The Giver was challenged by a parent in Franklin County Kansas on multiple grounds. The book was banned for its multiple counts of murder, suicide, and the degradation of motherhood. The book was banned from elementary libraries in the state. Even though it was banned from libraries it still remained available for classroom use at any teacher's discretion. In my own opinion though I don't believe that the book should be banned because someone took something in a…

to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” - Audre Lord. The Giver’s community is entirely against differences and has achieved ultimate sameness. Thus, not preparing them for unexpected problems which occur throughout life. In The Giver, the Elders decided to remove all “harmful” memories of the past from the entire community, and gave the memories to someone called The Receiver of Memory. The receiver's job is to hold all memories of the past, while at the same time, he/she…

Would the community in The Giver be considered a dystopia or a utopia. Many readers would consider this novel to consist of a dystopian society. A dystopia is a place where everything looks perfect but is the opposite of what a person may think . Also a dystopia is very strict or strong about their rules. This community is a dystopia because the lack of freedom,all of the rules, and the constant surveillance. In Jonas community there is very little freedom. Not many choices at all are made by…

In The Giver, the community places great importance on language and requires the use of certain words or phrases. Many specific words are used to distort or hide the actual meaning of the words, making them sound less emotional. To the people living in the community, these words are used every day and appear normal; however, to a reader certain words and phrases appear awkward and disturbing. Some interesting examples of manipulated language are “telling,” “comfort object,” and “Naming list.”…

Would there be a positive result if there was a population of 1,200,000,000 people and a food supply of only half that number? Clearly, there would be a major problem. Unfortunately, this problematic situation may happen in the future. The Malthusian Theory of population, created by Thomas Malthus, is the theory that the population will outgrow its resources, leading to famine. Malthus stated that the populations increase in geometric progression and that food supplies increase in arithmetic…

very sad Giver.” I said “Yes it is., “That was when I was playing a game on my computer.” “And as my mother said my grandmother died.” Jonas said “How did it happen.” I said “Well it was on facebook and it was a post starting saying Rest in Peace.” “And as my mother was reading out loud I was…

Jonas is the main character in “The Giver”, he lives in a “perfect” futuristic society. A society where everything is regulated, or controlled, so that nothing unexpected happens. Everything is assigned in life such as family units, jobs, etc. and all rules are followed. This community has a river near by, has similar house and buildings, and has an open land to “Elsewhere” but there are no colors, wars, hunger, true pain, emotions, animals, hills, not even cars, instead they ride bikes that…

Mistreatment of Women Anzia Yezierska conclusively shows the way society existed in her novel the Bread Givers. Throughout the text she reveals the true dominance men had over women. She illustrates the extreme measures women would face to fulfill a man’s needs, by supporting them financially, religiously, and emotionally. Yezierska proves that women were treated as no better than second class-citizens. The Smolinskys are a Jewish-Russian family who came to America in hopes of a better life.…