Throughout The Giver, everyday terms are renamed. Eleven-year-olds are “elevens,” babies are “newchildren,” stuffed animals are “comfort objects,” and families are called “family units.” What is the purpose of these alternate labels?

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The Giver

Throughout The Giver, everyday terms are renamed. Eleven-year-olds are “elevens,” babies are “newchildren,” stuffed animals are “comfort objects,” and families are called “family units.” What is the purpose of these alternate labels?

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Asked by your m #1234850 on 5/9/2022 10:24 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 5/10/2022 4:39 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 5/10/2022 4:39 PM

These alternate labels give validation to the narrative the Elders give. People believe the fabricated society that has been imposed on them. They conform to what is expected.

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