Characters
Who is the main character?
Jonas
Where does the story take place?
A controlled community
What job does Jonas receive?
Receiver of Memory
What is the story mostly about?
Memories and feelings
What problem does Jonas notice in his community?
People do not have real feelings
Who gives Jonas memories?
The Giver
What natural weather does the community not really have?
Real seasons and changes like snow, rain, and sun
What do memories teach Jonas?
Real feelings
What does the story teach about rules?
Too many rules can be bad
What problem does Jonas face with his new job?
He feels pain and sadness from memories
Who is Jonas's baby brother ?
Gabriel
What do people not see in the community?
Color
What secret does Jonas learn about release?
It means death
What does Jonas learn about emotions?
Feelings are important
What problem does Jonas see with “release”?
its death
Who follows the rules without questioning them?
The community
What age do children get their jobs?
12
Why does Jonas leave the community?
To save Gabriel
What does the story show about family?
Family is special
What problem makes Jonas decide to leave the community?
Gabriel might be released
Who helps Jonas escape?
The Giver
Why does everyone in the community live the same way?
To make life predictable and safe
How do Jonas and Gabriel’s journeys end?
They die from the cold while trying to escape the community
What is one big idea of the story?
The importance of memories
What challenge does Jonas face when he learns the truth about release?
He feels surprised and upset