It is described as a thin flexible "wand" and I believe for the book to also have mentioned that they heat it up.
Discipline Wand
introduced to the discipline wand
The Chief Elder asks Jonas if he knew about the use of the discipline wand on the Old, similar to how it is used on children. This conversation takes place during the Ceremony of Twelve, where Jonas is announced as the new Receiver of Memory. It highlights the strict control and regulation that the community imposes on its members.
It was the discipline wand you would be hit by it.
Release
In Jonas's community in "The Giver," punishments are typically disciplinary rather than punitive. The community lacks physical violence or imprisonment, emphasizing rehabilitation and education for those who break the rules. Offenders might receive public apologies, extra training, or be placed under increased surveillance.
The Three's would be Punished by a system of smacks with the discipline wand: a thin, flexible weapon that stung painfully when it was wielded. The specialists were trained very carefully in the discipline method: a quick smack across the hands for a bit minor misbehavior; three sharper smacks on the bare legs for a second offense.The Three's may also be punished with a "stand in the corner." Many Three's have been punished with having to sing infront of the class.Or such as a french kiss.
In "The Giver," Fiona needs to learn to follow the rules of the Old rules about family units, precise language, sharing dreams during morning telling and evening telling, and adhering to the strict rules governing emotions and personal interactions.
The Three's would be Punished by a system of smacks with the discipline wand: a thin, flexible weapon that stung painfully when it was wielded. The specialists were trained very carefully in the discipline method: a quick smack across the hands for a bit minor misbehavior; three sharper smacks on the bare legs for a second offense.The Three's may also be punished with a "stand in the corner." Many Three's have been punished with having to sing infront of the class.Or such as a french kiss.
A wand means a small wooden stick used by a magician (for example, Harry Potter carries a wand in order to perform magic).
The word "reluctant" is not used in "The Giver" by Lois Lowry.
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