The Giver Themes
List one theme mentioned prior
1. Courage
2. Sacrifices
3. Identity
4. Freedom
List one racial issue mentioned
1. Lack of representation
2. Loss of identity
3. Everyone is the same
4. No cultural/ethnic identity
Where did Rahul live?
Indiana
Why does Rahul feel he does not belong
Multiple answers
What is Rahul's grandfather called?
Bhai
Why is courage a good theme?
Jonas took the risk to leave his town to save baby Gabriel and to break the norms.
Why is it bad if a community has no cultural/ethnic identity?
People can't express themselves, and a community will never be able to adapt to change. There is no culture/personalities
What is Rahul's ethnicity
Indian American
Describe how racial issues impact Rahul?
TBD
When Jonas turned 12 what did he get the power to be?
Receiver of Memory
What's one way Jonas finds his identity?
1. By becoming the Receiver of Memory (can feel emotions)
2. When he sees his dad release people
3. Realizing everyone being the same is morally wrong and controlling.
List two or more racial issues mentioned
1. Lack of representation
2. Loss of identity
3. Everyone is the same
4. No cultural/ethnic identity
What is the math team Rahul is on?
Mathletes
What does Rahul also struggle with, in addition to racial issues?
His sexuality
What is the holiday celebrated at the end of the book the Best at It?
Holi
Name all 4 of the themes
Courage, Sacrifices, Identity, Freedom
How do some of the racial issues relate to racism in the real world?
Not accepting people for who they are to be different can cause conflict, like how racism occurs from not accepting cultural differences
What is the name of Rahul's bully?
Brent (Mason)
What does Rahul get rejected from trying out for?
A commercial
What does it means to release people?
To kill them, including babies/elderly
What's another possible theme and why?
Answers vary
What's another article/Kendi chapter we talked about in class that these racial issues relate to?
Answers vary
Name all four themes listed
Identity, Acceptance, Relationships, and Mental Health
What other in class article can the Best at it relate to?
What is a shared theme in both books?
1. Loss of identity
2. Acceptance
3. Lack of a community.