Imperfection is Best

We had another assignment in Responsibilities to read a book. After the last book that was assigned to read, I would usually be hesitant on the next reading assignment. I've read this book before in the 2nd grade and remember loving it. So I pick up this book (The Giver) and started reading it. I finished it in two days, so it was a pretty easy read. I loved the book. I loved it because it made me realize how great it is to live it this world. Sure, it has it minuses but, we have a lot to be thankful for! The world that the main character (Jonas) lives in is a world that is completely controlled. They have no decisions to make: their jobs are determined for them, their spouse, their children. They have no feelings: love, anger, hate, pain. They can't even see color. While this world allows for perfection and no hurt, they miss out on also so many good things that come with imperfection and pain. I cannot imagine living in a world where I couldn't feel anything or know the love of a family. Jonas is able to receive these memories from the Giver and he realizes too that the people need to be involved with both the joys and hurts in this life. I am glad I read it again, because in second grade I didn't understand a lot of the meaning/ moral of the story that came with it.
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