The Giver

In The Giver, the community enforces strict punishments to maintain conformity and obedience. Citizens face severe consequences for minor infractions, such as public apologies and corporal punishment...

One rule in Jonas's community is that children are given bicycles only when they turn nine years old, and they are not allowed to ride them before then. This is an example of the many detailed rules...

In "The Giver," Jonas is exempted from several community rules when he becomes The Receiver of Memories. He can be rude, ask personal questions, and is not required to share dreams or daily...