The Giver
by Lois Lowry Flyer created by Brianna Griffin
Book Summary
Jonas lives in an apparently unspoiled universe of congruity and happiness. When he starts to invest energy with The Giver, an old man who is the sole manager of the group's recollections, Jonas finds the unsafe truths of his group's mystery past. Furnished with the force of information, Jonas understands that he should escape from their reality to ensure himself and those he cherishes a test nobody has ever finished effectively.
Main Character - Jonas
Jonas The hero, or primary character, in the novel. Jonas is a sensitive, polite, merciful twelve-year-old kid. At the December Ceremony, he is chosen to become the new Receiver of Memory, the most respected position in the group. Jonas is very smug, or non-minding, before he starts his preparation as the new Receiver, however after he gains recollection and understands that individuals surrendered their opportunities for Sameness, he gets to be furious and baffled. Amid his preparation, Jonas secures profound passionate emotions and finds out about adoration. He turns into a dear companion of The Giver and dangers his own life to spare the natives in his group.
Other Important Characters
Jonas' Mother
Jonas' mother is an intelligent, sympathetic, and understanding person. She holds a prominent position at the Department of Justice. One of her job responsibilities is to punish people for breaking the strictly enforced rules of the community.
Rosemary
Rosemary was The Giver's daughter. Selected ten years earlier to become the new Receiver of Memory, she began training with The Giver, but after only five weeks, she asked to be released from the community.
Lily
Jonas' younger sister. Lily becomes an Eight during the December Ceremony that takes place toward the beginning of the book. She is a typically impatient child with straightforward, fairly simple feelings. For example, she is not concerned that her hair ribbons are always untied, and Lowry describes her as overly talkative.
Favorite Quote
" The worst part of holding memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared". - The Giver
Teacher- like Questions
1. What is the moral of this story?
2. Who were the elders?
3. Who was Asher and what was he to Jonas?
4. Why did Jonas's father kill innocent little babies?
Overall Rating
The Giver was actually a good book, I would rate this book three stars out of five because it was very confusing to me towards the end because it left me hanging. I would've rated the book more stars if the author decided to add more details to the ending. I loved the part when Jonas risks his life to save the world to make it a better place for him and everyone in it.