THE GIVER

By pilicidr

  • CEREMONY OF 1

    CEREMONY OF ONE
    At the age of one, each child receives their name and is assigned to a family unit.

  • CEREMONY OF 2

    CEREMONY OF TWO
    Children receive their comfort objects, which are soft toys meant to provide security and companionship.

  • CEREMONY OF 3

    CEREMONY OF THREE
    This ceremony marks the stage when children begin their education and move from the Nurturing Center to the Care Center.

  • CEREMONY OF 4

    CEREMONY OF FOUR
    Children receive jackets with smaller buttons, indicating that they are capable of dressing themselves.

  • CEREMONY OF 5

    CEREMONY OF FIVE
    Each child is given a front-buttoned jacket, symbolizing their increasing independence.

  • CEREMONY OF 6

    CEREMONY OF SIX
    Children receive their bicycles, enabling them to travel more freely within the community.

  • CEREMONY OF 7

    CEREMONY OF SEVEN
    At this ceremony, children have their hair cut short, indicating the end of their carefree years.

  • CEREMONY OF 8

    CEREMONY OF EIGHT
    This ceremony is significant as it is when children receive their Assignments, which determine their future occupations

  • CEREMONY OF 9

    CEREMONY OF NINE
    Children are given new clothes, indicating that they are entering a more mature stage of development.

  • CEREMONY OF 10

    CEREMONY OF TEN
    At this ceremony, children receive their first injections. These injections suppress their "stirrings," which are sexual feelings or desires. This marks the beginning of their journey towards emotional control and the elimination of personal relationships beyond friendship.

  • CEREMONY OF 11

    CEREMONY OF ELEVEN
    In this ceremony, children receive their final school assignment, which determines their future training and career path. They begin to specialize in a particular field and receive more focused education and training for their future roles in the community.

  • CEREMONY OF 12

    CEREMONY OF TWELVE
    The most significant ceremony, as it marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. Twelve-year-olds are assigned their lifelong occupations, carefully selected by the Elders based on their abilities, personalities, and aptitudes. Jonas, the main character, is selected to become the Receiver of Memory.