The Giver

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Lois Lowry is a multi-award-winning author who has written many popular books. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is the author of the popular Anastasia Krupnik books and was the recipient of the Newbery Medal for <i>Number the Stars</i> and for <i>The Giver</i>.

Context	p. 1
Plot Overview	p. 5
Character List	p. 9
Analysis of Major Characters	p. 11
Jonas	p. 11
The Giver	p. 12
Jonas's Father	p. 13
Themes, Motifs & Symbols	p. 15
The Importance of Memory	p. 15
The Relationship Between Pain and Pleasure	p. 15
The Importance of the Individual	p. 16
Vision	p. 16
Nakedness	p. 17
Release	p. 17
The Newchild Gabriel	p. 18
The Sled	p. 18
The River	p. 18
Summary & Analysis	p. 19
Chapters 1-2	p. 19
Chapters 3-4	p. 22
Chapters 5-6	p. 25
Chapters 7-9	p. 28
Chapters 10-11	p. 32
Chapters 12-13	p. 35
Chapters 14-16	p. 39
Chapters 17-18	p. 42
Chapters 19-20	p. 46
Chapters 21-23	p. 48
Important Quotations Explained	p. 53
Key Facts	p. 59
Study Questions & Essay Topics	p. 62
Study Questions	p. 62
Suggested Essay Topics	p. 66
Review & Resources	p. 68
Quiz	p. 68
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 74
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