Poem on SAMENESS

We are all different
and yet we are all the same
Although we are together
some difficulties remain

I decided to look for poems on the themes of the novel. I chose the theme 'Sameness'. The above poem is written by Adam Smith. Well, I searched for many poems, and even though this poem is very short, but it is the most suitable poem I found. I really think that it is related to the idea of Sameness in The Giver.

We are all different. What I think about this sentence is that, everyone in Jonas's society looks different in terms of their own looks.

And yet we are all the same. This line means that, however, the poeple are the same. This is because the poeple have the same clothing, and the same new things as they grow a year older.

Although we are together. In my understanding, this line means that, although the Commitee of Elders tried to eliminate all differences in the community.

Some difficulties remain. This line continues from the 3rd line. Therefore, this line means that there were still some difficulties that the Committee of Elders cannot overcome. For example, Jonas's and Gabriel's pale blue eyes, Fiona's red hair and such.

Overall, this poem is in a way, about the theme of Sameness in Jonas's society. It explains what Sameness is and what are some 'failures' of it.