Dystopian Notes
Which dystopian element means the people are constantly being watched?
Surveillance
What type of dystopian element is the following example?
The community members must not lie or be rude.
Restriction
What is father's assignment?
Nurturer
How many births does a birth mother have?
3
What is the first object Jonas sees "change"?
Apple
What does conformity mean?
Matching your attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, or appearance to group norms or social standards.
Which dystopian element is the following example?
The community members must take a "stirrings" pill
Dehumanization
What assignment is Asher given?
Assistant Recreation Director
What physical feature do Jonas and baby Gabe share?
Pale eyes
What is Jonas's main internal conflict at the end of the book?
Saving baby Gabe
Government Control– the Committee of Elders
What concept do they worship in the book? Give an example from the book!
Equality– everyone being the same
What does The Giver feel towards Jonas and Rosemary?
love
What are at least 3 things they don't have in "Sameness"?
Hills, animals, weather, rainbows, love, feelings, colors, etc.
What is the first memory The Giver transmits to Jonas?
Sledding down a hill
What is the definition of a dystopian society?
A fictional, often futuristic society with oppression, fear, and control. Often times based on real-world issues
Why is father so chill after he releases the smaller twin? First, explain, Then in your answer, explain what dystopian element this shows.
Dehumanization/Conformity
How is the character Fiona described? (hint: 4 things)
Good student, quiet, polite, and fun
What is The Giver's favorite memory? What two new words does Jonas learn?
Christmas– grandparents and love
Explain the two interpretations of the ending of the book. Be specific!
1) Jonas and baby Gabe made it to Elsewhere, where they live happily ever after
2) Jonas and baby Gabe die– In Jonas's final moments, he is flooded with memories of happiness. Coincidences with memory of sledding & Christmas
What is ironic about them releasing one of the identical twins? Be specific.
Because in Sameness, they want everybody to be the same and not stand out, but they won't allow two people who are identical.
What 4 transgressions does Jonas commit when he leaves his dwelling to follow the plan?
Left at night
Stole food
Stole Father's bike
Took baby Gabe
What word does Jonas say is feeling about the upcoming Ceremony, and why is he feeling this way?
Apprehensive– he doesn't know what assignment he will get and his nervous that he won't like his assignment
What is significant about the name Caleb? Hint: what happened to Caleb, and what is important about his name?
Caleb drowned in a river– they named the replacement baby Caleb as well
What happened to the last Receiver of Memory candidate? Be specific.