The Giver and Neurodivergence
This entry might be confusing if you haven’t read Lois Lowry’ The Giver series. I’ll do my best to explain, but it all makes much more sense if you know the context. The protagonists of the Giver series, as is my latest revelation, embody what it’s like living as a neurodivergent in a neurotypical society. Now I have no clue if this was in any way intentional or if it’s just accidental, but the point remains. The Giver was what made me realize this, or more specifically Jonas’ community, as Claire from The Son is also part of that same community. It’s the two of them that embody two of the biggest things that being neurodivergent holds. Those being, being perceived as rude and not being satisfied participating in small talk. Jonas is the first and Claire is the second. Now, before I go any further, I’d like to say that I am going to speak in generalization. I understand that not every neurotypical or neurodivergent is the same, but stereotypes and such exist for a reason. So if you’re ...