In The Giver, job assignments are determined by the Elders, who observe children from an early age to assess their skills, interests, and personalities. At the Ceremony of Twelve, each child is assigned a role that best fits their abilities and the community's needs, ensuring harmony and efficiency in society.

In Lois Lowry's The Giver, the morning injections (shown in the movie adaptation as injections but pills in the book) suppress the "stirrings," or the beginnings of sexual awareness, to maintain societal control and ensure no one prefers one person over another. This suppression supports the society's doctrine of Sameness and helps maintain the status quo.

In The Giver, Jonas discovers that climate control has eliminated natural weather variations to ensure agricultural stability and predictability. This revelation highlights the community's sacrifice of natural beauty and diversity for the sake of control and uniformity, underscoring the broader theme of the loss of individuality and freedom in exchange for societal order.

The pills in The Giver suppress hormonal urges, or "Stirrings," to maintain societal control and eliminate strong emotions. They curb the libido, essentially acting as chemical castration, and are taken from puberty until old age. By stifling these natural feelings, the Community aims to ensure peace and contentment, sacrificing individuality and emotional depth, which Jonas eventually rejects by choosing to stop taking the pills.

In "The Giver," animals are largely absent, symbolizing the loss of natural elements in the controlled society. Societal control impacts citizens through strict regulations, suppression of emotions, and elimination of personal freedoms, leading to a community devoid of true individuality and authentic experiences.

In The Giver, the relinquishment and elimination of color are believed to promote sameness and prevent conflict. By removing color, the society aims to eliminate differences and maintain control, creating a uniform and predictable environment. This uniformity is perceived as advantageous because it reduces envy, competition, and the potential for discord among the community members.

The rules in Jonas's packet in "The Giver" are disturbing and terrifying because they include permissions that strip him of personal freedoms, such as being allowed to lie, being exempt from rudeness, and being prohibited from discussing his training. These rules isolate Jonas and force him to confront the harsh realities of his society's control over individuals.

Lying is prohibited in The Giver because the community prioritizes Sameness, and lying would undermine this system. Uniformity is essential for maintaining control and consistency, making it crucial for everyone to tell the truth. Additionally, allowing people to lie could lead to a loss of control for the authorities. Jonas, however, is permitted to lie, likely due to the sensitive nature of his role as the Receiver of Memories.

In The Giver, "Climate Control" and "Sameness" refer to the community's efforts to eliminate weather variations and ensure uniformity in all aspects of life to maintain order and predictability. "The Giver" is the individual who holds all past memories, including those of diverse climates and emotions, which have been suppressed to achieve this societal uniformity.

In "The Giver," the decision to release one of the twins is based on birthweight; the smaller twin is released. This is because the community values conformity and finds identical twins uncomfortable. The process is euphemistically referred to as sending the twin "Elsewhere," which is actually a form of euthanasia. The community's rigid adherence to rules and lack of emotional understanding contribute to this practice, profoundly affecting Jonas when he learns the truth.