Love In The Giver By Lois Lowry

In the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, twelve year old Jonas states that a community with love would be a "dangerous way to live." Well to think about this, you must first answer the question, What would be a secure place to live? When we think of invulnerability, many of us consider our families, friends, and loved ones. There is that word again; love. Love is kind, warm, and healthy, but sometimes it can be considered dangerous. For example, if you are in love with someone who does not have feelings for you, it can cause pain and sadness. If Jonas's community had memories of agony, there is a large chance it would fall apart. Jonas made the correct choice to leave the community, because no one there truly loved him, aside from the Giver himself. The citizens of his society deserve the truth about the world. Although Jonas was accurate in saying that love is dangerous, he was also incorrect because love can be merry, fortunate, and full of joy.

While sincere affection can be dangerous, it can also be extremely delightful. Perhaps one may describe what
If it is a mutual love, filled, with kindness and fairness, it would most definitely bring euphoria. However, if it is a one-sided, sorrowful love, one may feel what is called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome." Broken heart syndrome is feeling as if you are having a heart attack, because of stress-induced irregular heart patterns. Love can cause eternal happiness and at the same time, severe depression. However, impregnable love can be exceedingly comforting. This is pictured when Jonas is biking through the snow up the hill, and yearns to lie down and succumb to the cold beneath him. Yet his adoration for Gabriel keeps him going. In conclusion, Jonas was correct to have left the community, so everyone in his society could live freely with memories of happiness, joy, and most importantly,