of the dystopian society in this book would be actually helpful in achieving the American
Dream.
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One of the main aspects of the dystopian society in “The Giver” that can be viewed as advantageous in pursuing the American Dream is the absence of inequality and social divisions. “…it was not a rule, but was considered rude to call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals” (Lowry 19). In The Giver, everyone is pre-assigned by the Elders. Their roles and responsibilities are based on their capabilities and potential. There are no social classes and everyone is provided with basic necessities. This system ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed without poverty or discrimination. While this level of control over individual lives seems extreme, it eliminates many obstacles that can hinder the pursuit of the American Dream. Especially for people who would be born into less fortunate or advantageous circumstances.
A feature of the dystopian society in “The Giver” that could be seen as both beneficial and oppressive towards achieving the American Dream is the absence of freedom of choices. “The Ceremony of Twelve was the last of the Ceremonies. The most important” (Lowry 15). Major decisions in one’s life such as career paths and life partners are assigned to individuals by the Elders. While this lack of free will may seem oppressive, it eliminates the burden of decision making and the fear of making wrong choices, allowing people to strive towards a garunteed success. This could be viewed as helpful in pursuing the American Dream by reducing the risk of failure and allowing individuals to focus on their goals without uncertainty or regret.
