Today we live in an imperfect world where there are so many problems that we face daily. In Lois Lowry's The Giver, the characters live in a time when all of the world's problems had been solved, without having to worry about more arising in their regulated communities. One of the main problems of our modern world is overpopulation. This has led to countless other complications such as depletion of natural resources, pollution and caused vast conflicts and wars. Overpopulation in developing countries places considerable pressure on the resources needed for these countries to prosper. “Conflicts over water are becoming a source of tension between countries. » The communities of The Giver also had many problems with overpopulation before entering the Samity and living elsewhere. “Centuries ago. The population had become so numerous that hunger was everywhere. Atrocious hunger and starvation. This was followed by a war. In The Giver, as in today's world, we share many problems of overpopulation. Scientists predict that by 2050, the...