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The Giver by: Lois Lowry. Valinton Jr. 10/27/09. Lois Lowry. Lois Lowry was born in Hawaii, and is the middle child of three. Her father is a military officer making her an Army dentist. Lowry married young at age 19, right after she finished her sophomore year in college.
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The Giver by: Lois Lowry Valinton Jr. 10/27/09
Lois Lowry • Lois Lowry was born in Hawaii, and is the middle child of three. • Her father is a military officer making her an Army dentist. • Lowry married young at age 19, right after she finished her sophomore year in college. • Lowry has four children. • Her marriage ended in 1977, when she was 40 years old. • She currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her Tibetan Terrier named Bandit.
Symbols Gabriel- Gabriel symbolizes a brighter future for the community and he’s also a friend to Jonas. Sled- The sled riding downhill symbolizes receiving memories. River- The river symbolizes change and the boundary between Jonas and the rest of the world.
Theme The theme of this novel is to be able to control your emotions.
Conflict and Resolution When Jonas learns that a newchild that he loves will be released the following day, he knows that he must act. Jonas flees with the newchild, hoping to reach Elsewhere. This is the falling action. At the point when he is exhausted and unable to continue, Jonas feels that he has reached his destination.
Conflict: Man vs. Society The man vs. man conflict would be how Jonas is completely against the community and leaves the "futuristic" and yet unrealistic environment. The Man vs. Nature would be humans trying to rid of pain and suffering, as well as colors and all of these things like twins who will look exactly the same. They constantly battle against things that would be normal in our lives today. The man vs. self would be Jonas receiving all these memories, continues to go against his own community that brought him up.
Characters Jonas- A serious young man who is apprehensive about the approaching Ceremony of Twelve, at which he will receive the Assignment that will determine his lifework. Asher- An outgoing, fun-loving youngster who is Jonas’s best friend. Father- Jonas’s father, who is a Nurturer of new children and a gentle, patient man. Lily- Jonas’s younger sister.
Characters (cont’d) Mother- Jonas’s mother, an official with an important position in the Department of Justice. Gabriel or Gabe- a “newchild” under Father’s care. Fiona- a female Eleven, a caring, gentle girl whom Jonas likes. Larissa- an old woman who lives in the House of the Old.
Works Cited www.loislowry.com www.shmoop.com/the-giver/symbolism-imagery.html www.eolit.hrw.com/hlla/novelguides/ms/Mini-Guide.Lowry.pdf www.randomhouse.com/teachers/guides/give.html www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver www.epinions.com/review/The_Giver_by_Lois_ Lowry
Reflections “The Giver” is a story about the importance of memory, emotions, diversity, and making choices, even if they turn out to be wrong ones. Its also a story of suffering and being allowed to experience life’s full emotional range. It’s a story about all the things that make us human, and what would happen if they were taken away.The Giver is a subtle and intelligent book, which nothing is overstated or over explained. It is an overall excellent book.
