Why do you think Jonas' society would eliminate colors? Why would they go to "Sameness"? What are your feelings about this?
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Zach. P
i think Jonas's whole community is colorblind exept for Jonas and Gabe and the Giver. i think they are colorblind because colors could bring back memories they are not supposed to remember. I think that if people remember stuff the community will not be "perfect".
I think that if there were colors, every one would be more different, more unique than if there was "Sameness." For example, Fiona's hair would be indifferent if there was no "Sameness." i am not sure who caused this, but whoever did is WRONG! I hate that about this book...
I think that Jonas's society would eliminate colors because it interferes with the "Sameness." Also, they might go to sameness because then no one judges each other by looks. And, no one has any distinguishing properties, besides the way they act. My opinion on this is that they are trying too hard to create a utopia.
♥~Bryce~♥ I believe that the reason that Jonas's community eliminated the color is because they wanted their world to be "perfect". If there was color, than their world would be much more exciting and color gives people individuality. That is not one of the traits that are good for "Sameness". The "Sameness" ensures that everything that is in the community is under ABSOLUTE control. This means no sun, seasons, color, and everyone must have the same main hair, eye, and skin color. This is why The Giver said that Fiona's red hair was driving the genetic scientists crazy. Someday, they hope that EVERYTHING is the same basic colors when it comes to humans and everything around them in this community. I believe that having "sameness" and taking away individuality was a horrible thing to do. I do not like having no colors in my life. Also, having everyone the same is a bad thing to have because you can never be yourself! Especially because whoever you are, you’re just being like everyone else!
I think Jonas's society elimeinted colors because it didn't go with the rule of "Sameness". Colors play a role in giving varitey to things, and if everyone's the same, then you can't have variety and therefore cannot have colors. I think that they went to "Sameness" because they were tired of having to deal with everyone's issues over being different, so they figured if everyone was the same, there would be no reason to fight anymore. I don't really think that it was a good idea to go to "Sameness", because everyone in Jonas's community seems so dull. They don't see colors or experience real pain, or even weather! What kind of a life is that, to live being oblivious to the things that make life interesting!? I don't see a good enough reason to convert to "Sameness", and I hope that the community will eventually break free of it.
I think Jonas society would eliminate colors so there would be nothing to be prejiduce about. I think they might have gone to sameness for that reason also. If everyone is the same then their won't be many disputes people will get along better. I think while sameness was a good attempt at peace it also took away the diversity and free will. This was all for the benefit of people but it doesn't allow life.
I think that Jonas's society would eliminate colors because colers make people differen'r. Jonas's society wanted everyone to be the same and have no one stick out so they took away the colors and therefore eliminated the difference. I think that the elders created "Sameness" in an attempt to create a perfect world in wich everyone is the same. I think that creating "Sameness" is wrong because our diferences make us who we are. Emma M
I think that Jonas's society would eliminate colors for many reasons. They could of done it so that no one would be different. Like the woman with the red hair, Jonas didn't know what the color red was, and he didn't know what all the other colors were also. The owners of the society possibly made everyone believe that there wasn't any colors out there to make the society the "sameness," as they call it. I also think that the people are cray in this society that they believe that colors are not reasonable and they want to keep the lie going that everything is the same in the society, even though it is not. I believe that Jonas is going to begin to see the difference in the world. I think that everyone in the society could be color blind so that they thought that everything is black or white. Jonas could be the only one in the society who can see colors that didn't know were colors in the first place. Since he is the reciever he is given the power to see colors, thats what I think.
There are many reasons why Jonas' might eliminate colors and go to "Sameness". Jonas' society is all about physical qualities of objects and people being the same. It is even rude to draw attention to peoples differences, such as Jonas' light eyes compared to the rest of the communitiy's dark eyes. Colors would give people differences and may lead to confrontation. With "Sameness" everyone and everything is the same and no matter how boring it may be, no one would fight over their differences like people still do today. I believe that "Sameness" would be so boring and dull and no matter how helpful it may be, I could never live like that. Sometimes when I see bright vibrant colors it makes me happy and I can't imgaine just seeing shades of the same thing.
I think Jonas' community eliminated colors because if you had different color clothes, or things like that, nothing would be the same. I think there is all sameness because they can't accept differences. Also, I think so there would be no jealousy because no one would have better things than anyone else. I don't agree with any of this because people should have the right to be different, and express them selves if there is sameness. Also, I think there should still be colors because they are so beautiful, and they give things life. Also, I was wondering, How is there no colors? It's seems imposssible.
Caitlen B. I think that the society would eliminate color because they want a utopia. They want a perfect society.If they didn't get rid of color then everything would't be the same.That would mean that it wasn't a utopia. I don't think they should of eliminated the colors.I like having colors in the world.
I think that most people in the community have a problem where they cannot see colors. If most people cannot see color I think that the elders are so important that they can. I don’t think that they can see color because it might bring back a memory of something that would make the community “imperfect.” I think Jonas will be able to see color if he gets through all of his training. I don’t think that the elders live a perfect life like everyone believes they do. They might eliminate color so everyone and everything looks the same. Like if a lady had brown hair and another woman had orange hair, that would be a difference. The birthing mothers cannot control what the baby they give birth to looks like genetics do that, if they were going to make everyone the same it would not be possible.
I think that Jonas' community sees colour, they just don't know what it is, so they don't notice it. I think that if the community was enlightened on the subject of colour, they might be a lot happier. I don't see why they can't 'see' colour. What affect would it have on the community? Why does it matter?
I think that they eliminated colors because that doesn't follow along with the rule of everyone being equal. They have the belief that everyone should be almost exactly the same and talking about being different isnt even allowed. They would most likely go with "sameness" because if you have colors then most likely everyone would wear different colors and that would be variety. And if you have variety, then "sameness" doesn't come into play. I agree with some of the people who have already commented that most likely everyone sees in black and white and are color blind. my feelings are that this is sooo weird! color and seeing color is what makes life exciting and different. "sameness" is extremely awkward and living life bored and not unique is not a life at all to me. My other distinct, sort of going beyond, thoughts about this is, male and female relations. Ok, so if you cannot see color, then you cannot see a guy/girls hair color, eye color, skin color, etc. So how do you know if you are attracted to him/her or not? Do your wives/husbands get chosen for you? I am thinking this because, there just could nto be any real attraction or any motive to pursue a relationship.
Tori B. I think Jonas' society would eliminate colors because some colors remind people of things. For example, the color black would remind people of darkness or death. They might go to sameness because differences might lead to jealousy or hatred and a perfect society can't exist if emotions like that are guiding people. Emotions lead pepople to do things that they might not do if they were calm and rational. I wonder if sameness will be destroyed.
Jonas' society would eliminate colors because it would emphasize difference. They would go to "sameness" because then nobody would be better than anyone else. I feel that nobody can be better than you, unless you beleive they are. Uniqueness is key to being a normal person.
I think that Jonas's community no longer has color bcause it would raise to many questions in the community. Plus some people may be different then others which would not follow the rules of the community. I think that only people with light eyes will be able to see the colors very well and actully understand them. To be a reciver I think you have to have light eyes. Also, I only think that the The Recivers of Memorys are the only people that can see and understand color. I think that Jonas's community went to sameness, so that no one has questions and no one person is singled out or looks different. They want everyone to look the same so that no one gets made fun of and everyone is treated equal. I think that not being able to see color would be very weird because we would not be use to it. I also think that sameness would be weird because we are again not use to that. If our society did not have color or had sameness life would be very weird unless that is how it was our whole like. The plus side would be that hopefully everyone would be treated equally and there would be no problems with racist comments or anything like that.
I think that the reason the society created people dont see color is because it would create discrimination. If everyone looks the same nobody will care about their aperances. With colors, it interferes with the "samness" rule. Like how mostly everyone has light colored eyes it would create more differences. Sameness sounds very boring to me. without different features and colors theres nothing about people that stands out. theres not much you can do to make yourself unique. I beilive that if anyone every found out what the real world was like that people would be in for a big shock on what its like.
Jess M I think the society would eliminate colors because they don't make fun of people who have disabilities and if somebody was color blind or blind, the society wouldn't want them to miss out. They would go to sameness for the same reason they would have no color, they don't want anyone to be left out. I think it's good that the society doesn't want to leave people out, but people need to see color it's not something you should keep out of their lives.
I think that Jonas' society elimintated colors because colors didn't go along with the role of "sameness". Colors help play in the role of variety in different objects or people's physical look, so with colors everything looks different including people. Earlier in the book, it mentioned how almost everyone looks the same physically with eye color. I think the community went to sameness because if everyone is the same, there will be no more jelousy over people's looks, clothes, or what other people have in life like family units and siblings gender. Also with eliminating differences, the city officials have more control over people's everyday lives, for example the city in Jonas' community they control people's jobs, spouses, and family units. I think that although by eliminating color can give the society more control over its people, I think they should let citizens choose things and be able to understand colors. I think that everybody has the right to free will, and if they make wrong decisions the people should be able to know how to sort things out and solve problems.
Would you rather have everyone the same in your community, and not ever have to face the feelings of anger, pain, and jelousy towards others. Or would you rather live in a society today, but feel pain, sadness, and anger towards others and make wrong decisions and suffer the effects after? Why or why not?
21 comments:
Zach. P
i think Jonas's whole community is colorblind exept for Jonas and Gabe and the Giver. i think they are colorblind because colors could bring back memories they are not supposed to remember. I think that if people remember stuff the community will not be "perfect".
Beverly C.
I think that if there were colors, every one would be more different, more unique than if there was "Sameness." For example, Fiona's hair would be indifferent if there was no "Sameness." i am not sure who caused this, but whoever did is WRONG! I hate that about this book...
Gillette G
I think that Jonas's society would eliminate colors because it interferes with the "Sameness." Also, they might go to sameness because then no one judges each other by looks. And, no one has any distinguishing properties, besides the way they act. My opinion on this is that they are trying too hard to create a utopia.
♥~Bryce~♥
I believe that the reason that Jonas's community eliminated the color is because they wanted their world to be "perfect". If there was color, than their world would be much more exciting and color gives people individuality. That is not one of the traits that are good for "Sameness". The "Sameness" ensures that everything that is in the community is under ABSOLUTE control. This means no sun, seasons, color, and everyone must have the same main hair, eye, and skin color. This is why The Giver said that Fiona's red hair was driving the genetic scientists crazy. Someday, they hope that EVERYTHING is the same basic colors when it comes to humans and everything around them in this community.
I believe that having "sameness" and taking away individuality was a horrible thing to do. I do not like having no colors in my life. Also, having everyone the same is a bad thing to have because you can never be yourself! Especially because whoever you are, you’re just being like everyone else!
Ashley S. =]
I think Jonas's society elimeinted colors because it didn't go with the rule of "Sameness". Colors play a role in giving varitey to things, and if everyone's the same, then you can't have variety and therefore cannot have colors. I think that they went to "Sameness" because they were tired of having to deal with everyone's issues over being different, so they figured if everyone was the same, there would be no reason to fight anymore. I don't really think that it was a good idea to go to "Sameness", because everyone in Jonas's community seems so dull. They don't see colors or experience real pain, or even weather! What kind of a life is that, to live being oblivious to the things that make life interesting!? I don't see a good enough reason to convert to "Sameness", and I hope that the community will eventually break free of it.
Cody S.
I think Jonas society would eliminate colors so there would be nothing to be prejiduce about. I think they might have gone to sameness for that reason also. If everyone is the same then their won't be many disputes people will get along better. I think while sameness was a good attempt at peace it also took away the diversity and free will. This was all for the benefit of people but it doesn't allow life.
I think that Jonas's society would eliminate colors because colers make people differen'r. Jonas's society wanted everyone to be the same and have no one stick out so they took away the colors and therefore eliminated the difference.
I think that the elders created "Sameness" in an attempt to create a perfect world in wich everyone is the same.
I think that creating "Sameness" is wrong because our diferences make us who we are.
Emma M
Joe G.
I think that Jonas's society would eliminate colors for many reasons. They could of done it so that no one would be different. Like the woman with the red hair, Jonas didn't know what the color red was, and he didn't know what all the other colors were also. The owners of the society possibly made everyone believe that there wasn't any colors out there to make the society the "sameness," as they call it.
I also think that the people are cray in this society that they believe that colors are not reasonable and they want to keep the lie going that everything is the same in the society, even though it is not. I believe that Jonas is going to begin to see the difference in the world.
I think that everyone in the society could be color blind so that they thought that everything is black or white. Jonas could be the only one in the society who can see colors that didn't know were colors in the first place. Since he is the reciever he is given the power to see colors, thats what I think.
There are many reasons why Jonas' might eliminate colors and go to "Sameness". Jonas' society is all about physical qualities of objects and people being the same. It is even rude to draw attention to peoples differences, such as Jonas' light eyes compared to the rest of the communitiy's dark eyes. Colors would give people differences and may lead to confrontation. With "Sameness" everyone and everything is the same and no matter how boring it may be, no one would fight over their differences like people still do today. I believe that "Sameness" would be so boring and dull and no matter how helpful it may be, I could never live like that. Sometimes when I see bright vibrant colors it makes me happy and I can't imgaine just seeing shades of the same thing.
- Ellie G.
Sydney J.
I think Jonas' community eliminated colors because if you had different color clothes, or things like that, nothing would be the same. I think there is all sameness because they can't accept differences. Also, I think so there would be no jealousy because no one would have better things than anyone else. I don't agree with any of this because people should have the right to be different, and express them selves if there is sameness. Also, I think there should still be colors because they are so beautiful, and they give things life. Also, I was wondering, How is there no colors? It's seems imposssible.
Caitlen B.
I think that the society would eliminate color because they want a utopia. They want a perfect society.If they didn't get rid of color then everything would't be the same.That would mean that it wasn't a utopia.
I don't think they should of eliminated the colors.I like having colors in the world.
Aly K.
The giver
I think that most people in the community have a problem where they cannot see colors. If most people cannot see color I think that the elders are so important that they can. I don’t think that they can see color because it might bring back a memory of something that would make the community “imperfect.” I think Jonas will be able to see color if he gets through all of his training. I don’t think that the elders live a perfect life like everyone believes they do. They might eliminate color so everyone and everything looks the same. Like if a lady had brown hair and another woman had orange hair, that would be a difference. The birthing mothers cannot control what the baby they give birth to looks like genetics do that, if they were going to make everyone the same it would not be possible.
Lydia J.
I think that Jonas' community sees colour, they just don't know what it is, so they don't notice it. I think that if the community was enlightened on the subject of colour, they might be a lot happier. I don't see why they can't 'see' colour. What affect would it have on the community? Why does it matter?
Alex B.
I think that they eliminated colors because that doesn't follow along with the rule of everyone being equal. They have the belief that everyone should be almost exactly the same and talking about being different isnt even allowed. They would most likely go with "sameness" because if you have colors then most likely everyone would wear different colors and that would be variety. And if you have variety, then "sameness" doesn't come into play. I agree with some of the people who have already commented that most likely everyone sees in black and white and are color blind. my feelings are that this is sooo weird! color and seeing color is what makes life exciting and different. "sameness" is extremely awkward and living life bored and not unique is not a life at all to me. My other distinct, sort of going beyond, thoughts about this is, male and female relations. Ok, so if you cannot see color, then you cannot see a guy/girls hair color, eye color, skin color, etc. So how do you know if you are attracted to him/her or not? Do your wives/husbands get chosen for you? I am thinking this because, there just could nto be any real attraction or any motive to pursue a relationship.
Tori B.
I think Jonas' society would eliminate colors because some colors remind people of things. For example, the color black would remind people of darkness or death. They might go to sameness because differences might lead to jealousy or hatred and a perfect society can't exist if emotions like that are guiding people. Emotions lead pepople to do things that they might not do if they were calm and rational. I wonder if sameness will be destroyed.
Elena Q
Jonas' society would eliminate colors because it would emphasize difference. They would go to "sameness" because then nobody would be better than anyone else. I feel that nobody can be better than you, unless you beleive they are. Uniqueness is key to being a normal person.
Hannah C.
I think that Jonas's community no longer has color bcause it would raise to many questions in the community. Plus some people may be different then others which would not follow the rules of the community. I think that only people with light eyes will be able to see the colors very well and actully understand them. To be a reciver I think you have to have light eyes. Also, I only think that the The Recivers of Memorys are the only people that can see and understand color.
I think that Jonas's community went to sameness, so that no one has questions and no one person is singled out or looks different. They want everyone to look the same so that no one gets made fun of and everyone is treated equal.
I think that not being able to see color would be very weird because we would not be use to it. I also think that sameness would be weird because we are again not use to that. If our society did not have color or had sameness life would be very weird unless that is how it was our whole like. The plus side would be that hopefully everyone would be treated equally and there would be no problems with racist comments or anything like that.
Virginia D.
I think that the reason the society created people dont see color is because it would create discrimination. If everyone looks the same nobody will care about their aperances. With colors, it interferes with the "samness" rule. Like how mostly everyone has light colored eyes it would create more differences.
Sameness sounds very boring to me. without different features and colors theres nothing about people that stands out. theres not much you can do to make yourself unique. I beilive that if anyone every found out what the real world was like that people would be in for a big shock on what its like.
Jess M
I think the society would eliminate colors because they don't make fun of people who have disabilities and if somebody was color blind or blind, the society wouldn't want them to miss out. They would go to sameness for the same reason they would have no color, they don't want anyone to be left out. I think it's good that the society doesn't want to leave people out, but people need to see color it's not something you should keep out of their lives.
Lianne S=]
I think that Jonas' society elimintated colors because colors didn't go along with the role of "sameness". Colors help play in the role of variety in different objects or people's physical look, so with colors everything looks different including people. Earlier in the book, it mentioned how almost everyone looks the same physically with eye color. I think the community went to sameness because if everyone is the same, there will be no more jelousy over people's looks, clothes, or what other people have in life like family units and siblings gender. Also with eliminating differences, the city officials have more control over people's everyday lives, for example the city in Jonas' community they control people's jobs, spouses, and family units. I think that although by eliminating color can give the society more control over its people, I think they should let citizens choose things and be able to understand colors. I think that everybody has the right to free will, and if they make wrong decisions the people should be able to know how to sort things out and solve problems.
To everyone-
Would you rather have everyone the same in your community, and not ever have to face the feelings of anger, pain, and jelousy towards others. Or would you rather live in a society today, but feel pain, sadness, and anger towards others and make wrong decisions and suffer the effects after? Why or why not?
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