6. PanopticonismLois Lowry’s The Giver
Scene describing Fritz’ clumsiness (bicycle) Family’s anticipated shame over not fitting in
Sevens, Eights, Nines, etc, seated together Segregation in time (years) and space
Committee of Elders determine status Hierarchy/Norm Setters
Jonas cannot imagine not fitting into society Internalization
Gabe’s situation/those unhappy in Community Exile, Expulsion for not measuring up or fitting in
Weighty consideration (matching) approval, factors
to be weighed, monitoring re: assignment
Testing, Registration, Evaluation, Monitoring to
establish status
7. Looking Glass Self: Three Elements
1. We imagine how we appear to others
2. We imagine how others judge us based on how
we perceive their reactions to our appearance.
3. How we interpret those feelings gives us feelings
about ourselves.
In other words, we unconsciously develop our self-
identity by internalizing what we believe others feel
toward us.
11. Given all we´ve read, said,
analyzed, & discussed, take a
position on Panopticonism as a
schema for socialization and/or how
individuals perceive themselves.
● Themes we've explored include Social Media,
Identity, Education, Body Image, Literature,
Children's Games, Athletics, etc.
● You pick the context. You consider who you
want to share your claim about panopticonism.
You determine the best text structures to help
you support your claim.
Working Prompt
