| The Giver is the story of 12 year old Jonas, who lives in a utopian community where sameness is valued and everyone has his or her place is the world assigned to them. Jonas is assigned the job of Receiver of Memory. But Jonas soon discovers the lies his community is based upon, and rebels, taking "newchild" Gabriel with him.
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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 Really unusual traits? Main Adversary Identity: - society How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a lot Setting Earth setting: - near future (later in 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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