Sameness- The community Jonas resides in prohibits the thought of difference among people. It is considered insensitive to point out anything unsettling or off about anyone in any way. The thought of someone not fitting in, was unheard of.
Emotionless- This community does not allow the expression of emotions, they are suppressed and ignored all together. It is a rule to share whatever you are feeling and if the feelings are not appropriate they are handled in a certain way.
Colorless- As the Giver explained to Jonas, the community decided on sameness. They rejected color and sunshine to do away with difference among people. They made this choice long long ago. They have no color, they are plain and generic.
Conforming- This way of life is all about making decisions for the people. None of them have a say in what they want. They have conformed themselves to this life style and have no other freedoms. This community is controlling.
Pain- Jonas experiences pain through memory as the Giver begins to show him the hardship of life. He begins to struggle with the feeling that he wants a change. He wants the others to realize what they are going through. That they aren't truly happy and should not be content with the circumstances they're in.
That powerful image really works well to sum up everything you said about your 5 words-the silence and the not speaking up is so pervasive in their community.
ReplyDeleteI thought you chose really great words to describe the giver and the picture just makes you really think. You did a great job illustrating the community :)
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