1st Draft Appreciation

  

 In the book The Giver by Lois Lowery the shadow in the book I think is the community. But what I appreciate is that the community is in a way symbolism for Communism.

 In the beginning of the book the main character Jonas, is just like every one else. Confused and lied to. He followed all the rituals the community had. The community to me is very disturbing. There are no personal feelings. They have to talk about dreams, feelings and most thoughts. They really don't have much freedom. And the community didn't tell them anything about the outside world, they just know their small town. I personally like the disturbing undertone of brain wash that flows in and out through the entire book.

 I appreciate that only certain people can see color. It’s like there is no uniqueness in this place and then when someone finds something special about them selves instead of feeling special they feel different. In one point in the book Jonas tries to tell Asher his best friend about colors and he doesn't know how to explain colors. I like the fact that some how the community took out the ability of seeing color. It’s confusing.