NO INDEPENDENT THOUGHT
PUPPET GOVERNMENT
LACK OF FREE WILL
SAMENESS / UNIFORMITY
PERFECT SOCIETY
CITIZENS UNDER SURVEILLANCE
Dreams are suppressed through medication.
Elders are revered and chosen to make decisions that are best for the community.
Choices are taken away from the people for fear that they cannot handle the consequences.
All houses are the same, inside and out!
Although everyone is happy, Jonas stresses that because they live in ignorance, their society is far from perfect.
The Elders can listen and speak everywhere.
Examples of Dystopia in
"The Giver"
"This is a reminder that 8's cannot ride bicycles, please report yourself for apology."
Take these pills dear, they will stop your 'stirrings'.
We have selected carefully, and watched over each one of you to ensure that you have been chosen for the right occupation.
It's not right or fair! Everyone should have choices...
Whether its the red or blue tunic, or who they should marry!
Jonas, you cannot use the word starving. That is a lie. You have never starved and will never know what that is.
Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray
Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray