CHARACTERS
This is the main protagonist of the story.
During the Ceremony of Twelve, each child is given a specific role to play in the community. This is called..
The Assignment
The story takes place in a highly controlled society that aims to eliminate pain and suffering.
The Community
Jonas is chosen for this special role during the Ceremony of Twelve.
The Receiver of Memory
This item symbolizes Jonas’s special role and the weight of his new responsibilities.
Vest or coat
Jonas’s younger sister, who is known for being curious and talkative.
LILY
In the community, people are not allowed to do this without permission.
Making decisions or making choices
The area that Jonas and others in his community live in is described as isolated from the outside world. This is known as...
The Compound
At this event, Jonas begins to receive memories from The Giver.
Training or Training Session
This object symbolizes the power of memory, as it is where The Giver keeps important experiences.
The Book
This character is the current Receiver in the community, and serves as a mentor to Jonas.
THE GIVER
This important rule of the community dictates how families are formed.
The rule of "no more than two children per family"
The people in the community are not allowed to leave the area, and this barrier prevents them from exploring.
The Boundary of Memory
During the Ceremony of Twelve, this happens to Jonas...
He is overlooked or skipped
This color, which Jonas begins to see, symbolizes change and new perceptions.
Red
This character is known for being Jonas’s best friend, and later shows concern for Jonas during the Ceremony of Twelve.
ASHER
the rule of "no more than two children per family
Receive their assignment
Jonas' family lives in a structured house that represents their status in the community. What type of home do they live in?
A dwelling
The first memory that Jonas receives is of this experience.
sledding down a hill
The sled Jonas rides in the first memory symbolizes...
Freedom or escape
This character leads the Ceremony of Twelve.
CHIEF ELDER
This ritual takes place every evening before bedtime to reflect on the day.
The "Evening Sharing" or "Family Sharing"
This is the location where the Ceremony of Twelve takes place.
The Auditorium
Jonas experiences his first feeling of what emotion when he receives the memory of a sled ride?
Warmth or pleasure
This represents the community’s effort to maintain order and control, often related to suppressing individual freedom.
The Sameness