Spouses in "The Giver" are chosen for citizens through a process of observation and analysis by the community's Elders, who consider factors like compatibility, temperament, and personality to make the most suitable matches. It is a regulated process to ensure harmony and stability within the community.
In The Giver, spouses are chosen by the Committee of Elders based on compatibility in personality and temperament. The decision is made around the age of 17 or 18, and the couple is expected to have children together. Love and personal preference are not factors in the selection process.
For spouses, people are "assigned" to each other. For children, they are once again "assigned" to their children - 1 boy 1 girl. Both you have to apply for.
No, there are no cars in "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. The society in the book has chosen to eliminate cars as a way to control and limit personal freedom and keep citizens within their designated areas. Transportation is mainly by bike or walking.
The spouses have to apply for children, and if approved, they will be granted a child at the next Ceremony of One.
That is said on Page 98. Jonas says "What if they were allowed to choose their own mate? And chose wrong?"
In "The Giver," the initiating event is when the main character, Jonas, is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory in his community. This event sets off a series of revelations and challenges as Jonas learns about the true nature of his society and the memories that have been kept from its citizens.
Elders consider factors like compatibility, shared values, family background, and socioeconomic status when matching spouses in "The Giver." They aim to create stable and harmonious relationships that align with the community's values and goals.
By elections.
Leaders are chosen because of the citizens electing them.
Their Assignment is chosen for them based on how they act and what they do.
The responsibilities of the Committee of Elders are to assign spouses, assign children, pick Assignments for the Twelve's, etc.
The responsibilities of the Committee of Elders are to assign spouses, assign children, pick Assignments for the Twelve's, etc.