Conformity
What do handicaps force people to do in Harrison Bergeron
They make everyone act and look the same.
Who controls the citizens in Harrison Bergeron
The government and the Handicapper General.
What makes Harrison stand out from everyone else
His strength, intelligence and confidence.
What does Harrison do on live TV
He breaks free from his handicaps to show real freedom.
What is one modern example of conformity
Social media trends that make everyone act the same.
How does Sameness make people conform in The Giver
It removes choices, emotions and memories so everyone behaves the same
What do the Elders control in The Giver
Jobs, emotions and all important decisions.
What helps Jonas see who he really is
The memories he receives from the Giver.
What does Jonas do to escape control
He leaves the Community.
How can technology control people today
By shaping what they see and think online.
What do both societies lose by forcing conformity
They lose individuality and real identity.
What tool does each society use to control people
Harrison’s world uses handicaps. The Giver uses Sameness.
How do both Jonas and Harrison change once they question the rules
They stop fitting in and start becoming their true selves.
What is the cost of freedom in both stories
They must leave behind their old lives and risk everything.
What lesson do both stories give us today
You should question systems that try to control your identity.