Back buttons represent interdependence which means that everyone has to help each other.
In "The Giver," jackets with small buttons and pockets are given to children at the Ceremony of Nines, when they turn nine years old. These jackets signify the transition from childhood to adolescence and the child's new responsibilities within the community.
Fours, Fives, and Sixes in "The Giver" wear jackets with buttons to symbolize their status in the community and to restrict their freedom of choice. The buttons at the back allow the elders to control them by easily dressing and undressing them, reinforcing conformity and obedience in the society.
The jacket with buttons in "The Giver" symbolizes conformity and sameness imposed by the community where individuality is suppressed. It represents the lack of freedom and personal expression within the society portrayed in the novel.
The number twelves are assigned to children who are turning twelve in the dystopian society of "The Giver." The nameplates represent the age at which children receive their assignments for their future roles in the community.
The training Jonas is getting in The Giver leaves him no time to talk about his dreams to his family. Jonas is doing training that is different than his friends have.
In "The Giver," colors symbolize emotions, individuality, and memories. The absence of colors represents a lack of diversity and sameness in the community. When Jonas starts seeing colors, it symbolizes his awakening to a richer and deeper understanding of the world around him.
The receiver in "The Giver" did not have access to memories of the past before the community was created. This is contrasted with the Giver, who holds all memories and emotions for the community.
The highest job in the community in the book "The Giver" is called the Receiver of Memory.
The Giver in the book "The Giver" is a character named The Giver who is responsible for storing the memories of the community and passing them on to the protagonist, Jonas, who is training to become his successor. The Giver's role is to help the community avoid making the same mistakes that led to their highly controlled society.
The very last ceremony celebrated in the community in "The Giver" is the Ceremony of Release.
They get a jacket with buttons down the front. (:
a jacket with smaller buttons and pockets