The Giver
In Chapters 1-7, Punishment
What are the punishments given for infractions and how do you feel about them?
What are the punishments given for infractions and how do you feel about them?
The second part of your question calls for "your" opinion. There is no right or wrong answer.
From the text:
The punishment used for small children was a regulated system of smacks with the discipline wand: a thin, flexible weapon that stung painfully when it was wielded.
"Oh, there's lots to learn," Fiona replied. "There's ad- ministrative work, and the dietary rules, and punishment for disobedience — did you know that they use a discipline wand on the Old, the same as for small children?
For a contributing citizen to be released from the community was a final decision, a terrible punishment, an overwhelming statement of failure.
The Giver