Compare the reaping in the hunger games and the ceremony of twelves in the giver. how do both societies limit individual choice, and what is the impact of this on the community?

how are jonas and katniss in similar situations? why? how are they different?

what is the role of the government or decision-makers in each text? how is that similar?

what is the role of the community in each text? how is that similar?

you can submit your t-chart here. it is not for a grade. it should be used to guide your thinking and writing.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility