BE SPECIFIC
What Month is it in Chapter 1 set in?
November
"I left home at the correct time but when I was riding along near the hatchery, the crew was separating some salmon. I guess I just got distraught, watching them".
Page 5 - Asher
Lily
Transgression
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
What is a Dystopia?
A dystopia is a utopia gone wrong. While the intention might have been to create a perfect society, all the regulations make life there really bad.
What do the citizens take pills as treatment for?
Stirrings or Big Feelings ;)
" I know," she said in her vibrant, gracious voice, "that you are all concerned. That you feel I have made a mistake".
pg 74- Cheif Elder
This person was bathed by Jonas, and as he washed them, they explained that the recent ceremony of release was boring.
Larissa
Attentively
Paying close attention.
What is a Utopia?
A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions. This does not mean that the people are perfect, but the system is perfect.
What happened to Caleb the four?
He drowned in the river near the Community.
"Bye-bye, little guy".
pg 188- Jonas's Father
The child who was going to be released for slow development, but was brought into Jonas's house for further nurturing.
Gabriel
Apprehensive
Feeling or showing fear or anxiety about the future
What is one main theme of the Novel " The Giver"?
Memories, pain, pleasure, individuality, escape, change.
What happens to Twins?
They are weighed and the lighter one is "released". If they weigh the same then the caretaker has to make the choice of which one is "released".
"but I have another place to go. When my work here is finished, I want to be with my daughter".
pg 202- The Giver
This child drowned in the river.
Caleb
Rueful
Expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way
What point of view is the Giver told from?
The Giver is told from the third-person point of view. This means that the story is told by a narrator who only knows the thoughts and feelings of the main character.
What was different about Rosemary's release?
Rosemary injected herself.
" I want you to keep that, to have with you, when I'm gone".
pg 197- Jonas
Is revealed as the daughter of the Giver. Was also known as the previous receiver.
Rosemary
Obsolete
No longer produced or used or in existence. Out of date.
What is the climax of the Story "The Giver"?
Jonas realizing that his father is unknowingly euthanizing (or killing) babies who are fussy or too small when he ''releases'' them.