Monday, May 20, 2013

Before Sameness. Before Climate Control.

Suddenly he perceived the word for it: sunshine. He perceived that it came from the sky.

In the novel The Giver by Lois Lowery, we find that the Community sustains itself through Sameness; jobs are assigned, temperature is controlled, Stirrings are held in check, families are designated by committee, and life is scheduled like clockwork. In the space below, describe both the pros and cons of living in the Community, citing examples from the novel. Why would this world be considered "perfect"? Would life be perfect if there was no war or fear or pain? Would life be perfect without choices? Use the space below to justify your opinion.

DUE Tuesday, May 28, by 4:00 p.m.