The Giver
By Lois Lowry (Project by Rafael Hernandez)
"The worst part of holding memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared" - The Giver
Overview
Set in a dystopian future at a community where everything is controlled and supervised, "The Giver" follows a boy named Jonas who is selected to become the next Receiver of Memory at the Ceremony of Twelve by the Community's Committee of Elders. From then on, he meets with the Giver, who teaches him about Memories and the Color of the world. But as Jonas becomes more self aware, he realizes the Community may be shadier than he once thought.
Jonas
Jonas is the main protagonist of the book, and is selected as the new Receiver of Memory because of his ability to "See beyond". He later learns about and receives memories, both happy, sad, and even gruesome, learns about feelings, and discovers colors from The Giver. However, as he learns more about the inner workings of the Community and the inhumane way they handle things, he decides that he cannot live in the Community any longer, and runs away to "Elsewhere". However, the Community considers him an enemy, and tries to retrieve him. Along with the Community's persistent searches, Jonas dealt with the dangers of cold and hunger, until he finally arrived to a place where he was welcome...
The Giver
The Giver is the one who gave Jonas memories and introduced him to the concepts of color and feelings. He is the man in charge of keeping the memories of the Community, and raising Jonas to become the new Receiver. The Giver, however, sides with Jonas in the end, and helps in his escape.
Asher
Asher is a Secondary Character in the Giver, and is Jonas' "best friend". He is known for his silly nature and good-willed attitude, which is why he was chosen as the Assistant Recreational Manager during the Ceremony of Twelve.
Rosemary
Rosemary was the Giver's daughter, and the previous receiver of memory. She could not bear with the pain of holding memories of pain, so she requested release. The Giver still feels responsible for Rosemary's choice to be released.
Questions
-How would the book have ended if Jonas was caught by the Community
-Was Jonas' decision of leaving the Community rational
-Why do you think this?