Throughout history, people have made many failed attempts to create a utopian society. The term “utopia” describes an imaginary ideal state. Such a state is described in The Giver. In The Giver, Jonas's community believes in giving up personal property, rights, one's unique characteristics, and binding personal relationships (like marriage). It is believed that this society is perfect, free from pain and sorrow; everything is under control and “the same”. This serene society is in total contradiction with the one in which we live. Our society is filled with hatred and war, but in return we have the freedom and privilege to have distinctive characters. Considering the nature of human beings, our society is more idealistic to live. Utopia is an imaginary state composed of people who believe they are more capable of living in groups than alone. In such a community, the well-being of the group is the primary interest over the comfort of individuals. The goal of this society is to allow people to live in equality and freedom. Their social and economic status would be the same. An example of such a company was established in 1848 by John Humphrey Noyes. It was soon dissolved in 1880 due to popular opposition to the "complex marriage" system. This system is different from that of The Giver, in which all adults in the community were considered married to each other. The Giver presents a community that seems perfect on the surface. Jonah's community is free from war, pain, sorrow, and any other bitterness that we suffer in our society. The world seems safe and has little conflict. Such a community seems perfect and constitutes the idealistic society in which we aspired to live. However, through Jonas' training, the imperfections of the utopian community are revealed. The community leaves little individual freedom and choice. By allowing a single person, the Receiver, to carry the memories of the world, the community frees itself from suffering and conflict. As a result, she gives up the ability to experience true feelings, passion, individual intimacy, freedom and knowledge. To maintain order in the community, strict rules are enforced on residents. “Liberations” (a less offensive term for killings) are carried out against citizens who endanger the stability and peace of the community. Residents' careers and spouses are chosen by Elders (or government authorities).).