The Giver Chapter two

The Giver chapter two: Journal Question

From my perspective, being assigned a lifelong community job at age twelve seems unfair. What happens if your interests or aspirations change? What if you grow to become bored or tired of your job? How should you know what you want to do for the rest of your life at such a young age? In Jonas’ society the twelves each year have to go through this situation.

I do recognize that the jobs are assigned according to likes, strengths, interests and aptitudes, though they can easily change as years go by. The Elders whom assign the jobs try their hardest to choose a job that fits the child. This can satisfy a child, but often can disappoint a child’s dream of being a certain job. This raises the major issue of assigning jobs. Receiving a job you dislike can affect your whole life. I believe that this is unjust to the citizens and that they should be able to speak up for themselves without having the risk of being released.

I think I would be assigned a job to help others. Weather it is a doctor, social worker, or counsellor I cannot choose yet. I enjoy taking care of others, so I believe any form of a helper would be suitable for me.

-Aviva 7A