The Giver
Author:Lois Lowry By: Zach Wright
Summary
Jonas lives in a seemingly idyllic world of conformity and contentment. When he begins to spend time with The Giver , an old man who is the sole keeper of the community's memories, Jonas discovers the dangerous truths of his community's secret past. Armed with the power of knowledge, Jonas realizes that he must escape from their world to protect himself and those he loves a challenge no one has ever completed successfully.
Jonas
Jonas, our main character and hero, is pretty dang impressive for a twelve-year-old guy. He's contemplative, careful, pensive, mature, compassionate, and composed. He can take care of an infant. He's selfless. He seems to have no qualms about volunteering to bathe super-old people. He treats The Giver with respect and bears pain without complaining
Gabriel
The small fretful newchild whom Jason's father takes home with him in order to help him sleep at night. Gabriel has pale eyes like Jason and The Giver, which Jonas later learns are the color blue.
Asher
He is known to be silly but good-natured and playful, never intending to hurt anybody. He is Jonas' best friend, having a great sense of humor.
The Giver
The Giver is the current Receiver of Memory and trains Jonas to become the next Receiver. Because he carries the burden of the memories of the world, he suffers from the pain contained within the memories
Teacher Like Questions
1. What is a rule about family units?
2. What rule does Jonas's father break?
3. Who is the receiver?
Quote: "We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others."
Rating: 5.5 out of 10. I liked the suspense and drama but did not like the ending of the story.