Abstract
The document offers a PowerPoint presentation of the book The Giver by Lois Lowry.
Extract
[...] The story Key moment After discovering • Father releases a newborn HORROR the meaning of “Release” Gabriel • Forms strong bond with him • He'll be released Fleeing Escape through cold desert to Elsewhere Questions his choices But believes in better future Holds onto sled with certainty and hope Main interest • Thought-provoking exploration of a dystopian society • Questioning sacrifice of individual freedoms for security Some weaknesses Well-crafted story with tension . but sometimes felt a bit easy the role ‘Receiver of Memory' is strong but too strong, it weakens the dystopia: why has no one escaped before? Recommend to readers because . II. [...]
[...] The Giver - Lois Lowry (1993) The Giver (1993) A young-adult novel by Lois Lowry Objective • Questioning a regulated community Main character • Jonas, a 12-year-old boy I. The story Before the Ceremony of Twelve . b. “Release” • Excludes non-conformists / weaks • Affects : ⚬ rule violators ⚬ elderly ⚬ newborns/twins ⚬ underdeveloped children • Ex. Gabriel checked for release • Process normalized • Details unknown a. The community • Initial stability, efficiency and equality • Conformity over individuality • Strict rules • Harmonious relationships • Regulated emotions c. [...]
