Symbolism
When the mayor enters the barber shop the man getting a haircut starts to give him his seat. The mayor states that he couldn't possibly take his seat but procedes to anyway.
What is irony?
Both parents in the Giver and Pleasantville feel something rather than love for their children.
What is feeling proud?
Both society's start destroying these to prevent free thought
What are books?
Many businesses in pleasantville reaction to people gaining color alluding to something that was practiced in our society.
What is segregation?
When the dad comes home from work but finds nobody home he is stuck repeating the words "Honey i'm home" and each time he says it lightning strikes.
What is foreshadow?
A concept that offets both societies and is also connected to color.
What are emotions?
David in pleasantville and Mildred in Farenheit share a love for doing something.
What is watching TV?
Bud reveals to his father in the court that he feels something deeper for his mother, that he doesn't just need her to cook and clean for him.
What is love?