Death
Loss
Babies who have not yet turned one
Newchildren
An attraction to/wanting of someone else
Stirrings
--Death -- Banishment from the Community -- Punishment
Release
An aspect of life that is controlled -Interests and aptitudes are considered but the Elders still make final decision
Assignment
Job
Assignment
-It provides another example of a fear of feelings that are too strong. -Taking pills represents another aspect of life that is controlled.
Stirrings
-This shows that even though the Community strives for perfection and enforces strict rules, there is still loss. People still leave the Community. - The rituals that accompany a loss are much more positive than those of Release.
Loss
Used when one wants to use a milder word or phrase in place of a harsher or blunt word while referring to something unpleasant or undesirable
Euphemism
--Life after “Release” -- Life outside the Community -- Afterlife
Elsewhere
-They wait before naming to see if the Newchildren are acceptable for the community or if they are deemed “Inadequate.” -They wait to become attached, which represents what seems to be a fear of strong feelings.
Newchildren
-A negative connotation of leaving the Community -If deemed “Inadequate”, if too many mistakes are made, you will not survive -Shows a punishment for breaking rules
Release
-They don’t know what happens after being released. -They seem to distance themselves from things or feelings that are especially hard or dangerous or strong.
Elsewhere