Characters
This character is the protagonist (main character) of The Giver.
Jonas
This Assignment involves receiving memories of the past in order to gain wisdom.
Receiver of Memory
This is the maximum number of people who can exist in a family unit.
4
What is the first memory that Jonas receives?
Snow
Only children 9 and up have this item. It symbolizes freedom, responsibility, and growth.
This character trains Jonas to be the new Receiver of Memory.
The Giver
This Assignment involves creating fun and safe games for children.
Director of Recreation
When do citizens get released? Name at least 2 occasions.
1. They commit too many transgressions.
2. They are old and ready for release.
3. They are newchildren who are not healthy enough.
4. They are the lighter of 2 identical twins.
What happens to identical twins in the community?
The lighter twin gets released
The Giver has more books than anyone else. What do books represent?
Information, knowledge, history, intelligence
This character has trouble with time management and must apologize for their tardiness.
Asher
This Assignment involves bringing 3 newchildren into the world before becoming Laborers.
Birthmother
Why does Jonas's community enforce Sameness?
To make the community safe and practical. To prevent citizens from making the "wrong" choices.
Jonas tries to convince Lily that something used to exist. What was it?
Animals
This item should not be hoarded. It symbolizes newness and change.
Apple
This character celebrated his release by making a speech, while others cheered and wished them well.
Roberto
This Assignment involves taking care of The Old until they are ready to celebrate their release.
Caretaker of The old
Why must Fives, Sixes, and Sevens wear jackets with buttons in the back?
To practice interdependence
What memory distresses Jonas and causes him to lash out at his friends?
Warfare
When citizens make a mistake, they are publicly chastised by the Speaker. What does the Speaker symbolize?
Authority, control, strictness
This character was previously selected to be the Receiver. However, they failed in their training and was never seen again.
Rosemary
This Assignment involves making announcements that "anonymously" call attention to citizens' mistakes.
Speaker
Why can't The Receiver apply for release?
Their memories would return to the community and overwhelm everyone.
When does Jonas stop taking his pills?
After he discovers love
This "unemployed" character symbolizes purity and hope for the future.
Gabriel