Jonas lived in a world that looked perfect but if you took a closer look it wasn't all that flawless. They lacked certain qualities that are vital to some people in our world. Things like love, warmth, and actual feelings are missing from Jonas's world. Yet, Jonas lives in a world with no violence which greatly affects our world in a negative way. To Jonas, the things that his community was missing seemed greater than his perfect community, and that is the main reason he ran off. Part of his plan was to expose the community to the qualities they have been missing and how they can impact the community. We all dream in a world where everyone is safe and secure. Most people think that those two elements are the key to happiness, but I wouldn't give up as much as the people in Jonas's community have. War and violence are terrible things but I have learned that love not only holds people together but gives them the strength to keep fighting. In the end, love rules out being safe and secure.
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