Jonas' society wants people to be perfect and follow all the rules exactly as they are. The Committee of Elders are getting people to do this by frightening them because they can be released. Each time they turn one year older they have special ritual to follow. For example, when people turn nine they get a bicycle for the first time, when they turn twelve people get an assigned job picked by the Committee of Elders and so on. This year Jonas turns twelve and gets to have an assigned job. This is a very important event because jobs make people life worth it or not. Jonas' society views jobs as part of who they are and they determine the social class you are in. Some jobs are better than other jobs even though the Committee of Elders wants to make everyone the same both physically and psychologically. Most of the citizens have dark eyes, this shows me that they want everyone to be the same. When Jonas' family saw Gabriel, the baby, the first thing they noticed was his eyes. Gabriel's eyes were lighter same as Jonas and everyone was amazed.
"I think new children are so cute," Lily sighted. "I hope I get assigned to be a Birthmother." "Three years," Mother told her firmly. "Three births, and that's all. After that they are Laborers for the rest of their adult lives, until the day that they enter to the House of the Old. Is that what you want, Lily? Three lazy years, and then hard physical labor until you are old?" This quote impacted me because on their society they don't care about what each ones opinion. Their job is so important that they don't let children to have their own wills. People just care about getting their job done and accomplish all the rules, they don't have time to dream.
I think Jonas' society is obsessed with perfection. No one can have their own opinion and the Committee of Elders have complete power over them. The Dystopia that the Committee of Elders is giving everybody is that they make them think that the Committee is not the only power but that everyone can give their own opinion.
Hi Luciana !
ReplyDeleteWhat I liked the most from your blog is that you point out things that are going to be very important as the story continues. Come of the things I noticed you wrote, were the importance of the job you are assigned, and also, how you are seen in the society depending on the job you have. I agree with you because in the second paragraph you wrote, you gave a great example for what mother thought of Lily being a birth mother. Lily’s mother also tells her that is she took that job; she wouldn’t be honored for that. Finally I think you are in the right way, hope you enjoy your reading!
Thank you very much for your comment Cami! I hope you also enjoy your reading!
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