Here are some definitions of freedom given today on the Giver Anticipation Guide:
-- being able to do what you want to the extent of not breaking the law
-- do whatever you want and not get into trouble
-- to get a job, make a living, get a life in which you are in control
-- to do whatever we want if it is okay an not bad
-- to be able to make your own choices and go to appropriate places and be able to do things you want to do
-- People get to choose many things unless it could cause harm to someone.
-- do whatever you want, but still be a little protected and have some laws
-- being able to do whatever you want
-- we have the right to do anything we want to
-- a society in which people can do whatever they want. But there should always be a consequence for everything that you do. It would be a good consequence for service or good deeds, or a bad one for a criminal at or bad deed.
-- having the job you want, the family you want, with laws, police, military to keep people safe. Freedom is the --- to vote, choose where you want to live.
-- Someone can do whatever they want. They don't have to listen to other people.
-- My thoughts on freedom are that freedom means free, but even though you're free doesn't mean you can break all the rules.
-- Freedom is having free agency and choosing where you work, what religion you are in, and you have the ability to choose!!!
-- Freedom is being able to express and do what you feel is right. [Teacher's comment: Isn't this a freedom that is now being restricted? Do people in the United States truly have the freedom to speak up for what they believe, and to do what they think is right?]
-- You should be able to choose how you want to live your own life and to have it not be controlled by other people you might not even know.
-- Freedom has limits. You just can't do what ever you want if it goes against the society.
-- You can do what you want, but you can't choose your consequences.
-- to be independent to get things for yourself -- raise all the money for your family
-- being able to be free from society, but keep rules that make you safe
-- being able to do what you want to and extent, and think what you want
-- My definition is there is not smoking. You don't have to pay money for anything and everything's cool.
-- It means that you're completely free up to the point where it could do damage to something, including yourself.
-- freedom of speech -- being free to say what you wanted
-- freedom of religion -- free to pick your religion
-- means that you choose what you want to do -- freedom of speech -- freedom to carry fire arms
-- Freedom is where you are not a slave and you can do what you want.
A-Day
-- Freedom is when you can choose and take the consequences.
-- ability to make your own choices and have responsibility for yourself
--People are entitled to make their own decisions, but with some limits and restrictions to prevent chaos.
-- free to do whatever you want and not go to school
-- You can do what you want but still have some rules so things don't get out of control.
-- My definition of freedom is a place where you can pursue your dreams without the government conflicting, but also a place with laws to keep peace.
-- Freedom is having free agency, being able to choose right from wrong and making your own decisions from what you think will happen in the future.
--to be able to do whatever you want and not get in trouble
-- free to make your own decisions
-- the right to do something, to be free to do anything
-- You are free to express yourself, live your life, but follow the law. You can work wher you want to work, wear what you want to wear, but follow the law.
-- being free to do what you want to do unless harmful to the community
-- Freedom is when you are free to do whatever you want. Laws are just there so we know what to do. We have to have some kind of rules or we would all go crazy and wild.
-- to be able to do anything you want whenever
-- My definition is that you can control your own life.
-- speaking for what you believe in and choosing what religion you have
-- My definition of freedom is being able to make your own choices without anyone to stop you.
-- People can have a choice to decide what to do to their life, but you can't destroy your or another's life.
-- Freedom is to be free from restrictions and rules; you should be able to choose.
-- My definition of freedom would be to let people do things that they want. If they choose wrongly, that's their fault and they will get punished for it.
