The Giver is a story about a utopian cult-like society that takes away colour and many other things to create a rigid system of requirements and uniformity. The main character is chosen to harbour all of the "memories" of Earth life before(a.k.a., normal Earth life). Wishing to know and understand these memories better and eventually learning the truths of the twisted society he lives in, he attempts to flee and restore the society to the way it should be. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Youngster becomes - great mental powers person Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid Main Adversary Identity: - society How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book. Setting Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed |