* Generally there are only one or two Executors to a Will. Executor (male) or Executrix (female.) It is odd there should be five Executors. An Executor/Executrix has the right to decline to handle the wishes of the said Will and this is the reason for basically having a back up Executor or Executrix. The group of siblings should get together and decide who will be handling the Will as Executor or Executrix. If one is chosen then they should get a fee for their trouble which is anywhere from one to four percent of the entire Estate (property, monies, etc.) and that will be up to the other siblings unless otherwise stipulated in the Will.
The spouses have to apply for children, and if approved, they will be granted a child at the next Ceremony of One.
In "The Giver," families apply for children through a highly controlled process where children are assigned to parents by a committee. Families do not have biological children, but instead receive a child who is specially selected to match their family unit. The child is also assigned a name at the time of placement.
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In "The Giver," being assigned means that the community leaders choose a role for individuals based on their abilities and interests, while being selected means that individuals have the freedom to choose their own roles. Jonas is assigned the role of Receiver of Memory, which is a rare and highly respected position in the community.
The terms "assigned" and "selected" refer to different processes of choosing or designating something. "Assigned" typically implies that a person or entity has been designated for a specific role or task by someone in authority, often without the individual's input. In contrast, "selected" indicates that the individual has been chosen from a group, usually through a process of deliberation or competition, often implying some level of personal agency or preference.
That would depend on the specific individual. Many were selected because their moral code didn't bother them when killing condemned criminals.
The Chief Elder says Jonas has been selected, not assigned, to emphasize the special nature of his role as the Receiver of Memory. Being selected implies a sense of honor and distinction, suggesting that Jonas has unique qualities that make him suitable for the position. By using the term "selected," the Chief Elder conveys the importance and significance of this choice in the community.
Being assigned, like most people, gives you a job based on your personality and interests. Selection is decided from birth for a job like the Receiver and Giver of Memory, which require special characteristics like seeing color, giving/receiving memories, etc.
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Polk selected General Winfield Scott and assigned him 12,000 troops.
Children selected to be either flower girls or ring bearers at weddings are usually young children, under the age of 10. However, it is up to the bride and groom to make any personal decisions.
No, the oracle was selected among the virgins of Delphi.