A gray, boring, mundane life in the society of The Giver provides safety, though what lies behind the ruthless doors of release, something only a heartless criminal could achieve. Within the dystopian community of The Giver by Lois Lowry, Jonas the protagonist and Receiver of Memory realizes his community is oblivious by not given any choices, but to follow the rules, or else, to perish. In this surprisingly terrifying novel, Lowry implies a constant theme of sameness creating protection and safety ,but when people’s choices, diversity, and memories are taken away, citizens lose the right of equality and only endure a monotonous robot like lifestyle. .
Throughout the Giver, people commanded and stalked by the government, but still follow all of the absurd laws that create a corrupt society. The hardworking citizens suffer tremendously, while people with honorable jobs thrive,and have honorable and successful lives. Though one may be placed higher in ranking of honor, a citizen must “never lie”(Lowry 89) no matter the situation or face severe punishments. Although only used for a short period of time, age decides a citizen's amount of freedom and honor. At age twelve, Jonas like the other children in his division, are given an “assignment”(68), which are jobs
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Children have little say of how they will act and what they will do for the next twelve years. As each year proceeds, every child in the division of Eights receive the same clothes, the “identifying jacket… with smaller buttons… and pockets”(57). Likewise creating a cyborg like child and being diverse is a bug in their system. Ironically, diversity makes a person special as one should be able to think independently and freely. Citizens must possess memories of victory and happiness as they are the true keys to unlock the door of