1. Foreshadowing & Symbolism
The Giver

2. Foreshadowing & Symbolism Today’s Objectives
Define foreshadowing and describe its purpose.
Predict upcoming plot events based on instances of foreshadowing.
Define symbolism and describe its purpose.
Interpret symbols based on context and background knowledge.

3. FORESHADOWING
1. What is foreshadowing? 2. What is the purpose of foreshadowing?

4. FORESHADOWING
Where do we see foreshadowing in movies? -Dialogue -Visual Effects -???

5. FORESHADOWING
Close your eyes. Imagine you are enjoying a relaxing swim in the ocean. The water is calm and deep blue. You hear the sound of music. What does it foreshadow?

6. FORESHADOWING What does the music foreshadow? Danger lurking nearby
The shark attack

7. FORESHADOWING What is foreshadowing?
The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the plot.
What is the purpose of foreshadowing?
To build suspense and dramatic tension in the story.

8. With your partner…
Think of Jonas’ experiences in the book so far. Identify one example of a time you suspect Lois Lowry uses foreshadowing.
What do you believe the event foreshadows? Explain your reasoning.

9. True or False: What do you know?
1. A symbol is one object that represents another object. 2. A symbol usually represents one thing only in literature. Ex: A sun is a symbol of joy. 3. Writers use symbols to add depth to the story by reinforcing ideas and themes indirectly. 4. Even if there isn’t any evidence in the book to support the meaning of a symbol, it can still be a symbol if you can connect it to real life.

10. 1. A symbol is one object that represents another object.

11. 1. A symbol is one object that represents another object. FALSE
A symbol can be a(n)
Person
Place
Object
Event / Act that has deeper meaning. It represents something more than what we see on the surface.

12. 2. A symbol usually represents one thing only in literature
2. A symbol usually represents one thing only in literature. Ex: The sun is a symbol of joy.

13. 2. A symbol usually represents one thing only in literature
2. A symbol usually represents one thing only in literature. Ex: The sun is a symbol of joy. FALSE
What a symbol represents depends on its qualities and what’s around it. A symbol is influenced by the CONTEXT.
In the three contexts above, the sun may represent ___________, _____________, or ______________

14. 3. Writers use symbols to add depth to the story by reinforcing ideas and themes indirectly.

15. 3. Writers use symbols to add depth to the story by reinforcing ideas and themes indirectly. TRUE
Masks reflect the false appearance of the dystopian world. Like masks cover up their true beauty, the H.G.s control has the false appearance of equality, but it really just covers up the freedom to be different.

16. 4. Even if there isn’t any evidence in the book to support the meaning of a symbol, it can still be a symbol if you can connect it to real life.

17. 4. Even if there isn’t any evidence in the book to support the meaning of a symbol, it can still be a symbol if you can connect it to real life. FALSE
Symbols in literature do often relate to symbols in the real world, BUT your interpretation of a symbol MUST be supported by evidence from the book.

18. HOW DO I KNOW IF SOMETHING IS SYMBOLIC IN THE BOOK?
Symbols in literature do often relate with symbols in the real world, BUT your interpretation of a symbol MUST be supported by evidence from the book.
HOW DO I KNOW IF SOMETHING IS SYMBOLIC IN THE BOOK?
Watch for something that stands out.
Find something it resembles or implies
Consider the author’s attitude toward it.

19. Symbolism in The Giver

20. Post-it Challenge 1. What question/confusion do I have?
2. In Chapter 10, what does Jonas find strange about the Annexe? Why?
(HW Reminder: Journal Entry on Symbolism)

21. Symbol vs. Allusion Please have your HW on your desk.
Generally, anything that represents itself and stands for something else. Usually a symbol is something concrete -- such as an object, action, character, or place – that represents something more abstract. However, symbols can be much more complex.
Allusion
A direct or indirect reference to something outside the text (such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art.) Allusions can be historical, literary, or religious.

22. In-Class: Pre-reading Ch. 11
At the beginning of Chapter 10, what misunderstanding does Jonas have about his job?
What do you think Elsewhere means?
What feeling does The Receiver have from the memories?
How does The Receiver explain to Jonas the feeling having all the memories? What does the snow and the act of sledding represent as a symbol?

23. In-Class Reading of Ch. 11 Please be on the look out for:
Sensory Detail (Strong Imagery)
A new detail about the dystopian qualities of Jonas’ community
How the transmission of memory process works

24. Homework Read & annotate Chapter 11-12 Work on Vocabulary Sheet
Quest on Monday!