“Due to the size of the continent, there is not one single seasonal calendar for the entire continent. Instead there are six climatic zones and this translates as two main seasonal patterns.” This means that the seasons are opposite in Australia compared to other countries. The Giver is a book about what everyone believes is a eutopia. The story follows Jonas in his adventure to find his place in the community. The problem is many things are restricted, the climate is controlled and regulated so no one can experience seasons, temperature or even rain or snow. The natural climate provides many benefits and should not be controlled in The Giver or our world.
To begin with the seasons change provides many benefits to everyone’s overall health. During spring “The longer days, fresh outdoors, and warmer temperature can help you experience more enjoyment while feeling less stressed.” (medicalert) Multiple studies have shown that people become more happy and joyful in the spring, there are also less cases of depression. The body naturally reacts to the time of year and reacts differently to each season. In The Giver there is climate control throughout the entire community, which prevents differences between times of year. (Lowry) Without the seasons the …show more content…
The brain is arguably one of the most important organ in the entire body, it controls every action. Like the rest of the human body it needs to be taken care of for it to perform at its best. “The brain is more active in the summer when attention tasks are being performed.” (Huffingtonpost) The brain spikes in productivity starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Climate control prevents the temperature from getting to high or too low, which prevents winter, summer, fall and spring. Without that natural cycle there will not be that boost of energy, that will in turn lead to more cases of depression and worse mental conditions