The Giver Vs. Modern-Day Society

How is the dystopian Giver society different from our modern-day society? There are multiple reasons why the giver society is different from our modern-day society. Many involve lack of choice, sameness, and animals. In the book The Giver, by Lois Lowry I feel that the story can be told in different ways such as similarities and differences. However, I feel that there are more differences than similarities .But, are those the only words that can represent the difference between the giver society and our modern-day society? One significant difference between the giver society, and our modern-day society is the shortage of choice. For example, it states, “Well…” Jonas had to stop and think it through. “If everything’s the same, then there aren’t any choices! I want to wake up in the morning and decide things! A blue tunic, or a red one?” (Lowry 97). Meaning that Jonas wants to be able to wake up every day and be able to make his own decisions without someone doing it for him. He wants to experience things on his own and not feel trapped. I agree with Jonas that he shouldn’t have to be like everyone

According to the reading it expresses “But now that I can see colors, at least sometimes, I was just thinking: what if we could hold up things that were bright red, or bright yellow, and he could choose? Instead of the Sameness”. (Lowry 98). This quote stood out because Jonas is finally expressing what he feels to the giver and he is showing emotion which not other people can feel or see. He is showing the giver that he has feelings. I think Jonas has never really had a voice and that he always wanted to say something. I think he felt that nobody cared because they did everything for him. Even though, they are trying to help him I don’t think Jonas knows what they are doing. For these reasons, I feel that it is going to take time for Jonas to comprehend that they are just looking out for