Celebration+Time+Line

“Life Schedule” [] __The Giver__, by Lois Lowry

**BIRTH**

Live with other newchildren in the Nurturing Center Comfort object given

1 Naming & Placement Given to chosen parents

2

3 Instructed in correct language Dream-telling begins

4 Jacket fastens on the back (to encourage cooperation)

5

6

7 Begin wearing front-button jacket

8 Smaller buttons on jacket, get pockets Comfort object taken away Start volunteer hours

9 Receive bicycle Girls lose hair ribbons

10 Boys get their hair cut; girls lose their braids

11 Boys get longer trousers; girls receive new undergarments Issued calculators for school Complete all volunteer hours Stirrings begin; 12 Receive Assignments start taking pills Begin adulthood Start training, as school continues

Full Adulthood Apply for Spouse Matching of Spouses Apply for Child (1 or 2)

Childless Adult Go to live with Childless Adults

Old Age Go to live in the House of the Old

**CEREMONY OF RELEASE**