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The euphemism for death in Jonas community is "released".
The euphemism for death in Jonas's community in "The Giver" was being "released." It was presented as a peaceful ceremony where individuals were sent to elsewhere, but it was later revealed that it involved lethal injection, not a peaceful transition.
In Jonas's community, "release" refers to a euphemism for killing or euthanizing individuals who are deemed unfit or pose a threat to the stability of the society. It is viewed as a way to maintain harmony and order within the community.
In Jonas' community, euphemisms are used to hide the harsh realities they face. For example, "release" is used as a term for killing someone, "Elsewhere" is used to refer to death, and "precision of language" is employed to restrict emotions and control thoughts, creating a false sense of peace and order.
Jonas learned that when people in the community became too old to be productive or useful, they were released from the community, which essentially meant they were euthanized. This was done in a controlled and seemingly peaceful manner as a way to maintain the harmony and efficiency of the community.
The highest degree of disgrace in Jonas's community was being released, which meant being expelled from the community and essentially being put to death. This punishment was reserved for people who committed serious transgressions or violated the rules of the society.
One of the most common uses for a euphemism is to advise someone of the death of a loved one.
The new child's death reminded Jonas of the memory of seeing his own father release a newchild by euthanizing it with an injection. This memory led Jonas to question the values and ethics of his community's practices.
he was put to sleep
He was put to sleep.
In "The Giver," when people are released, they are actually euthanized in a process that ensures they are no longer part of the community. Initially, this is presented to the residents as going to live with the Elsewhere, but it is later revealed that releasing is a euphemism for death.
Being treated like a girl is a common euphemism for not being taken seriously. Companies will often use a term such as furlough, downsize, or layoff as a euphemism for firing employees.