1. Sameness versus Diversity - The Giver
Sameness and diversity both have their pros and cons. In Jonas's community, every person and his or her experiences are precisely the same. The climate is controlled, and competition has been eliminated in favor of a community in which everyone works only for the common good. Yet, Jonas begins to question if peace, comfort, and general happiness is worth the price of a world of feelings, memories, pain and sorrow. Jonas is already getting apprehensive about his upcoming ceremony of Twelve where he will be given his job he will perform as a adult. ...
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- Grade Level: High School