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Imagine a world where there is no prejudice, no inequality, no starvation, an ideal world, a utopia essentially but with every change made in the name of perfection there are equally if not more destructive and regrettable consequences.
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Well, this is a reality in The Giver the Graphic Novel written by Lois Lowry and Adapted by Craig Russel; where a young boy is faced with the unfortunate reality that his world is not as perfect as it seems and is actually a dystopia and needs to spread this message to others.
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The idea of one man’s utopia is another man’s dystopia is a important concept that presented to the reader through the highlighted theme in the novel, conformity which is the act of aligning to a set of attitudes and beliefs that those around him hold.
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This important theme is demonstrated by characterisation, setting and symbolism.