1. A Utopian Fiction novel by Lois Lowry Aimee Wester
The Giver
A Utopian Fiction novel by Lois Lowry
Aimee Wester

3. Main Character Jonas 12 years old Pale eyes set him apart from others
Caring, thoughtful and observant, level-headed and passionate
Wants to reveal the true nature of the world to give meaning to the lives of his family, friends, and neighbors
Can be compared to Katniss Everdeen and Charlie Bucket

4. Supporting Character The Giver Unknown age: described as very old
Bearded with pale eyes and “sagging flesh”
Mentor to Jonas as he transfers his memories so that Jonas can replace his role on the Council of Elders
Shows Jonas how the world used to be seen before the Sameness
Burdened and lonely due to the nature of his occupation, seen as a failure to the Community

5. Plot elements Setting Major Problems
The Community: a future Utopian society- all natural elements of the environment and its inhabitants are controlled for convenience, called the Sameness.
Major Problems
All aspects of life are standardized to eliminate flaws within the social order, including feelings such as love
The focus of the Community is efficiency, so pain is removed from life, but also beauty and enjoyable experiences
Nonfunctional members are “released,” recreation minimal

6. Plot Elements Complications Climax
Jonas perceives aspects “beyond” others abilities; he is alienated through his role as Receiver of Memory, which reveals to him the previous nature of life which he finds desirable
Jonas realizes he can no longer relate to his family and friends because of his superior knowledge and that a life without feelings holds no meaning

7. Plot Elements Resolution
Jonas kidnaps Gabriel and flees from the Community, attempting to find the boarder of the Sameness and then Elsewhere

8. Plot Elements Conflicts Theme
Jonas cannot flee with the Giver as they planned because Gabriel is immediate danger, leaving him helpless
Jonas are exposed to the unfamiliar elements without proper resources and have to hide from planes that are searching for them
The importance of memory and the individual
Life’s balance of pain and pleasure