Prejudice in The Giver is depicted through the concept of 'sameness' and the discrimination against anything different from the norm. Examples include the prejudice against the elderly and the fear of emotions in the society.
Prejudice in The Giver can be seen through the concept of 'sameness' in the society depicted in the book. The citizens in The Giver are taught to be prejudiced against anything that is different from the norm. For example, they are taught to discriminate against individuals who exhibit strong emotions or show any signs of uniqueness.
One instance of prejudice is when Jonas's friend, Fiona, makes a comment about the elder who is being released. She says, 'It's always so sad when they have to go, but at least they get to make a newchild'. This statement reflects the prejudice in the society, where the citizens are taught to believe that the lives of the elder are not as valuable as the lives of newborns.
Another example is when Jonas starts receiving memories and experiences emotions, such as love and pain. His community sees these emotions as dangerous and something to be feared, leading to prejudice against Jonas as he becomes different from the rest of the citizens.