Characters
Who is the protagonist of The Giver?
Jonas
What do members of the community take every day to suppress emotions?
A pill.
What is the main theme of The Giver?
memory and individuality, debatable though
What is the first memory The Giver transmits to Jonas?
A sled ride in the snow.
What is Jonas’s assignment during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Receiver of Memory.
What is the role of The Giver in the community?
To transmit memories of the past to the Receiver.
What is the term used for removing someone from the community?
Release.
What theme is explored through the concept of "sameness"?
The loss of freedom and individuality.
Which memory makes Jonas experience physical pain for the first time?
The memory of a sunburn.
Why does Jonas begin to doubt the community’s rules?
Because of the memories he receives and the truths he learns.
Who is Jonas’s best friend?
Asher and Fiona
What is the age at which children receive their assignments?
Twelve.
How does the theme of emotions play a role in the story?
The suppression of emotions highlights the lack of depth in relationships.
What memory causes Jonas to question the morality of the community?
The memory of war.
What plan does Jonas make with The Giver?
To escape the community and release the memories back to the people.
What is the name of the baby Jonas’s family takes care of?
Gabriel
What is unique about Jonas’s and The Giver's eyes?
They are pale, unlike most others in the community.
How is the theme of control represented in the community?
Through strict rules, regulated emotions, and assigned roles.
Which memory shows Jonas the beauty of love and family?
A Christmas celebration.
What happens to Gabriel at the end of the film?
Jonas takes him to save him from being released.
What is the significance of Fiona's assignment in the community?
She works in the House of the Old, which emphasizes care and respect.
What does the community lack that Jonas begins to see?
Color.
What does the ending of the film suggest about hope and freedom?
Jonas’s escape suggests a return to human connection and the possibility of change.
How do the memories shape Jonas’s view of the community?
hey make him realise the emptiness of life without emotions, love, and choice.
What is the significance of the boundary of memory?
Crossing it would return memories to everyone in the community.