| The main character lives in a very modern town. It is so modern that everyone's lives are monitored. The main character's job is picked out for him. He has a very special job that is rare. He is chosen to be The Giver. Jonas, the main character recieves special training from the current Giver. Jonas gets fed up with life in his town when he finally realizes that there's more than just that little town he lives in, so he decides to escape and lives a better life. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth 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 If magical mental powers: - mind control - can see into the future Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - a kid Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can see into the future How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book. How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - medium future 22-24th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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