The Giver | Social Sensitivity
The Giver treats a number of important social concerns and, as a result, deals with some sensitive issues. The book, as is the case with many dystopian novels, argues against blind obedience to society's rules and dictates. The main character's only solution to the ethical problems he encounters is to run away. The novel suggests how language can be used to condition people to accept atrocities and argues that there are significant problems that result from trying to eliminate individual differences. As a result, the community has eliminated the freedom to make choices. Creating a...
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