"The Giver" and "Collecting Team" are two allegorical stories that explore the consequences of conformity. Both stories provide insights into future societies where individuality and emotions are suppressed for the sake of sameness. While the societies portrayed in the stories differ in their methods of enforcing conformity, they share similar themes. In "The Giver," the society chooses to enforce conformity through strict rules and punishment. The community's leaders believe that conformity and sameness are essential for stability and security. The society's rules are designed to eliminate differences and promote a sense of harmony among its citizens. However, this approach leads to a lack of individuality and emotion. The community's citizens are devoid of strong emotions and are unable to experience the full range of human emotions. In "Collecting Team," the society chooses to enforce conformity through social pressure. The …show more content…
When Jonas expresses his desire to leave the community, he is threatened with severe punishment. The society's leaders believe that punishment is necessary to maintain social order and prevent citizens from rebelling against the rules. In "Collecting Team," Rolf is discouraged from pursuing his dream of becoming a collector. The community's leaders believe that collecting is unnecessary and that all citizens should focus on their assigned tasks. When Rolf expresses his desire to become a collector, he is met with disapproval and hostility from the community's citizens. The themes explored in "The Giver" and "Collecting Team" are relevant to our society today. In many ways, our society values conformity over individuality. Social pressure and strict rules often prevent people from pursuing their dreams and expressing their true selves. The stories serve as a warning about the dangers of conformity and the importance of individuality and