The Giver Questions on Discipline Wand
The Giver
In The Giver, what is the discipline wand?
The discipline wand is a thin instrument used to discipline both the very young and very old when they have failed to conform to the expectations of this dystopian society.
The Giver
In The Giver, are the elderly in the House of the Old hit with wands?
Yes, the elderly in the House of the Old are hit with discipline wands. In chapter 12 of The Giver, Fiona tells Jonas that the discipline wand is used for "punishment for disobedience," similar to...
The Giver
In "The Giver," what is the name of the wand used to punish small children?
In "The Giver," the wand used to punish small children is called the "discipline wand." It is thin, flexible, and delivers a stinging pain when it strikes. The wand is used by Childcare specialists...