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.
In "The Giver," babies are assigned to families in the community immediately after birth. The baby is taken to its assigned family following the naming ceremony, where the family officially receives and cares for the new child.
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The new child's death brought back a painful memory for The Giver of a previous situation in which a child had been released from the community. This memory brought up feelings of loss and sadness for him.
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In "The Giver," families are not permitted to have more than two children. This rule is enforced by the community to maintain population control and keep resources balanced. Any deviation from this rule would likely result in disciplinary actions by the authorities.
In "The Giver," the term "replacement of child" refers to the practice of assigning a new child to a family unit after their original child has been released from the community. These replacement children are chosen by the community leaders and are meant to fill the void left by the loss of the previous child.
In "The Giver," families typically engage in a morning ritual called "sharing of feelings." Each family member has the opportunity to talk about their dreams and feelings from the night before. This ritual helps the family bond and encourages open communication.
In "The Giver," a nurturer is a person responsible for caring for newborns in the community. They ensure the infants are nourished, comforted, and provided with a safe environment until they are assigned to their respective families.
In the society depicted in "The Giver," family units do not get to choose to have a second child. The birth of children is regulated by the government, and parents are assigned their children through a strict process. Families are not allowed to have more than two children, and any third child born is released.
Bipolar does run in families, though it doesn't affect everyone.
Gabriel
The child that Jonas saves in "The Giver" is Gabriel, a baby who is scheduled to be released because he is not developing according to the community's standards. Jonas takes Gabriel with him when he leaves the community in search of Elsewhere.