people living in the 21st century, but this is what the people in the book the Giver by Lois Lowry lived with, absolutely no climate which was also known as climate control. In the novel the Giver climate becomes obsolete due to the complications it entailed, it seemed more harmful than beneficial in their society. At first it was simply to allow farming to occur year around but then it became a part of the rules of sameness. Climate control may be beneficial during natural disasters and reduces
including such things as internet restriction and birth control. If the situation gets stricter, China would eventually develop into a country that is very alike to the community Jonas lives in. In the book The Giver published by Lois Lowery, the community has gone to a stage called “Sameness” (111). In other words, Louis Lowery created a brutal world of total control that takes away individual freedom, strong emotions, and most importantly,
Calvin Townsend PL: 104 Ethics and Personal Identity Dr. David Stosur The Giver Analysis How does one come to a practical understanding of him self? Jonas comes to an understanding of who he is through the struggles he faces with his family, friends, and the Giver. He struggles with the idea of love, and his keen sense and knowledge of this comes becomes a major issue. Much of these values that he has been taught for much of his young adult life. This result of his confusion
In the 1993 novel, “The Giver”, Jonas, the main character, uncovers disturbing facts about his community. The Elders of the community heavily control the lives of the citizens, going as far as picking their occupations, spouses and children. As the novel inches forward, Jonas acquires the ability “To see beyond”. This attribute allows Jonas to see colour, leaving him to wonder if sameness is wrong. Furthermore, Jonas is selected to be the new Receiver of Memories, a job that will allow Jonas to receive