• Rule: Citizens must use precise language, strictly enforced by the community.

• Effect: Strong or complex emotions cannot be expressed, minimizing emotional depth and keeping expressions controlled and superficial.

• Sharing of Feelings:

• Rule: Every family must share their feelings in the evening.

• Effect: This ritual makes emotions routine and controlled, preventing private emotions and weakening individual feelings. People are subtly encouraged to feel only “appropriate” emotions.

• Apologies for Rule-breaking:

• Rule: When someone breaks a minor rule, they must apologize publicly, and the apology is accepted.

• Effect: Promotes order and conformity, as everyone is aware of being watched even for small infractions. This suppresses deviations and strengthens strict adherence to norms.

• Ceremony of Release:

• Rule: “Release” is mentioned, such as with a pilot who was released for accidentally flying over the community.

• Effect: Creates an atmosphere of fear regarding serious consequences. Release is seen as a mysterious punishment, serving as a deterrent and keeping people disciplined.

.marking the Transition from childhood to adulthood.

. At this Event each twelve is assigned a lifelong assigment or career which determines their role in Society.

. Take place when the children turn in the twelve groups.

. The assigment of each twelve is decided by the community of elders, who observe each childs skills,interest and behavior for years.

-recreation period / free time

For example Jonas had happened during the recreation period, when he had been playing with Asher. Jonas had casually picked up an apple from the basket where the snacks were kept, and had thrown it to his friend. Asher had thrown it back, and they had begun a simple game of catch. There had been nothing special about it; it was an activity that he had performed countless times: throw, catch; throw, catch. It was effortless for Jonas, and even boring, though Asher enjoyed it, and playing catch was a required activity for Asher because it would improve his hand-eye coordination, which was not up to standards.

Other activities, for example:

-build construction set

-drive Bicycle

School:

Is the learning community

-they seat in the classroom

-it gives Instructor(s)

-The school is the community, they learn things how language in different lesson.

The children/students go to school until they have reached the last class with eleven years old

Volunteer work:

-Is voluntary

-It provides an insight into the different tasks In the society/community

Through the volunteer program, children learn about the various professions and responsibilities within the community. It serves as a preparation so that, later, they can receive an “Assignment” (career) that matches their abilities and interests.

Rules: There is a set number of volunteer hours that each child must complete before reaching the Ceremony of Twelve. These hours are mandatory for every child .

If a child has not completed the required number of hours, they will not receive an Assignment (their future job) at the Ceremony of Twelve. This means they could face a delay in being assigned a role in the community

• He is the Protagonist/Main character

• Character Properties/ feelings: are thoughtful, intelligent, sensitive and compassionate

  • at the beginning from the novel, he has afraid (because an unknown flying object )

  • He follows the rules of the community

• has parents and an sister names Lily

• Age: beginn: 11 years old, a month later he will be 12 years old

• Look:

  • pale eyes

  • light skin

• Drive a bicycle

• Best friend: Asher

• Work: student (begin from the novel)

• Likes to volunteer in a variety of different jobs, but he has Not Specific career aspirations/Professional preferences

• Jonas discusses the up coming ceremony with his parents (Caption 2)

• he is concerned about the upcoming ceremony of the Twelve when he receives his official task as a new adult member of the community.

  
  

Works as a Nurture, a role responsible for the care of newchildren in the Community.

Personality:

He has a calm and gentle personality which helps him suceed in his Job.

He is Kind and caring and often showing affection towards his children.( devoted family man)

He sometimes bends the community stricht rules out of desire to help others such as when he brought home a struggling newchild named Gabriel.

• Personality:

• Fun-loving, playful,

• Often makes mistakes and mixes up words.

• Provides humor

• Role in Society:

• Viewed as different due to impulsive language.

• Highlights the society’s rigid rules on precision and control.

• Emphasizes strict expectations in language

• Overall Significance:

• Asher’s carefree nature highlights the community’s tension between individuality and conformity.

• Foreshadows potential challenges due to his personality within the controlled society.

• needs a lot of attention because he is weak

• has blond hair

• light eyes (like Jonas) and that distinguishes him from all the others

• has health issues: trouble sleeping trough the night

• because of this the community decides to grant Gabriel an additional year of nurturing

• he is in Jonas Family as an exeption

• Jonas father often brings gabriel home to give him better care

• Jonas has a special connection to Gabriel

• they have to feed the baby

• make sure they stay healthy

• observe their development

rules:

• have to take care of them

• have to decide whether the baby is strong enough or too weak to be accepted into the community

• they do not have an emotional connection with the baby’s

• they have to document everything

The community achieves equality by removing personal choices and emotions, ensuring that everyone is treated the same and experiences life in similar ways. Key measures include:

- Assigning roles: Each individual is given a predetermined job, or “Assignment,” based on their skills and interests, but there is no room for personal preference or ambition.

- Sameness: The community practices “sameness,” where physical appearances, emotions, and individual identities are suppressed to create uniformity.

- Strict rules: Rules govern all aspects of life, from the number of children a family can have to the length of time spent on certain tasks. This eliminates disparities in lifestyle or opportunity.

What role do assignments and rules play in maintaining this equality?

- Assignments: These are central to maintaining equality because they ensure that all members of the community

contribute to society in a specific and controlled way, without exception or deviation. Assignments are

determined by the community’s leaders (the Elders) based on aptitude, eliminating the need for

individuals to choose a career, which might lead to inequality. Diese sind von zentraler Bedeutung für die Aufrechterhaltung der Gleichheit, weil sie sicherstellen, dass alle Mitglieder der Gemeinschaft

Auf spezifische und kontrollierte Weise zur Gesellschaft beitragen, ohne Ausnahme oder Abweichung. Aufgaben sind

Bestimmt von den Führern der Gemeinschaft (den Ältesten) auf der Grundlage der Eignung, wodurch die Notwendigkeit von

Einzelpersonen, um eine Karriere zu wählen, was zu Ungleichheit führen könnte.

- Rules: Rules govern behavior and ensure that no one can deviate from prescribed norms. They limit freedom, ensuring

that individuals cannot act in ways that might create inequality or disrupt the structured, balanced nature

of the community.


What are the benefits of not having to make personal decisions?

- Security and predictability: With all decisions made for the individual, there is a sense of safety because there’s no uncertainty about the future or the consequences of choices.

- Freedom from stress and anxiety: Without the burden of making decisions, individuals don’t experience the anxiety or fear of making the wrong choice. They don’t have to worry about their future, their relationships, or their place in society.

- Uniformity and peace: With everyone following the same path, there’s little room for conflict or jealousy, as no one is treated differently or given special privileges based on their personal preferences or ambitions.


Why might equality be seen as a desirable goal for a society?

- Harmony and stability: A society focused on equality can avoid conflict that often arises from disparities in wealth, opportunity, or status. Equality fosters peace and smooth cooperation.

- Fairness: Equality ensures that everyone is given the same opportunities and resources, which can be perceived as a moral good. It prevents the emergence of power imbalances or oppression.

- Social cohesion: When everyone is treated the same, there is a sense of shared purpose and belonging, which can strengthen societal bonds and reduce divisions.


However, in “The Giver“, this quest for equality comes at the cost of individual freedom, emotion, and choice, which raises important questions about whether such a society is truly desirable in the long run.

The community achieves equality by removing personal choices and emotions, ensuring that everyone is treated the same and experiences life in similar ways. Key measures include:

- Assigning roles: Each individual is given a predetermined job, or “Assignment,” based on their skills and interests, but there is no room for personal preference or ambition.

- Sameness: The community practices “sameness,” where physical appearances, emotions, and individual identities are suppressed to create uniformity.

- Strict rules: Rules govern all aspects of life, from the number of children a family can have to the length of time spent on certain tasks. This eliminates disparities in lifestyle or opportunity.

What role do assignments and rules play in maintaining this equality?

- Assignments: These are central to maintaining equality because they ensure that all members of the community

contribute to society in a specific and controlled way, without exception or deviation. Assignments are

determined by the community’s leaders (the Elders) based on aptitude, eliminating the need for

individuals to choose a career, which might lead to inequality. Diese sind von zentraler Bedeutung für die Aufrechterhaltung der Gleichheit, weil sie sicherstellen, dass alle Mitglieder der Gemeinschaft

Auf spezifische und kontrollierte Weise zur Gesellschaft beitragen, ohne Ausnahme oder Abweichung. Aufgaben sind

Bestimmt von den Führern der Gemeinschaft (den Ältesten) auf der Grundlage der Eignung, wodurch die Notwendigkeit von

Einzelpersonen, um eine Karriere zu wählen, was zu Ungleichheit führen könnte.

- Rules: Rules govern behavior and ensure that no one can deviate from prescribed norms. They limit freedom, ensuring

that individuals cannot act in ways that might create inequality or disrupt the structured, balanced nature

of the community.


What are the benefits of not having to make personal decisions?

- Security and predictability: With all decisions made for the individual, there is a sense of safety because there’s no uncertainty about the future or the consequences of choices.

- Freedom from stress and anxiety: Without the burden of making decisions, individuals don’t experience the anxiety or fear of making the wrong choice. They don’t have to worry about their future, their relationships, or their place in society.

- Uniformity and peace: With everyone following the same path, there’s little room for conflict or jealousy, as no one is treated differently or given special privileges based on their personal preferences or ambitions.


Why might equality be seen as a desirable goal for a society?

- Harmony and stability: A society focused on equality can avoid conflict that often arises from disparities in wealth, opportunity, or status. Equality fosters peace and smooth cooperation.

- Fairness: Equality ensures that everyone is given the same opportunities and resources, which can be perceived as a moral good. It prevents the emergence of power imbalances or oppression.

- Social cohesion: When everyone is treated the same, there is a sense of shared purpose and belonging, which can strengthen societal bonds and reduce divisions.


However, in “The Giver“, this quest for equality comes at the cost of individual freedom, emotion, and choice, which raises important questions about whether such a society is truly desirable in the long run.

• Why are memories suppressed in the community?

• What role does the Giver play as the keeper of these memories?

• How do memories shape Jonas’ development and decisions?

2. The Role of Emotions and Individuality

• Why are emotions suppressed in the community?

• How does Jonas demonstrate the importance of emotions for being human?

• How does the suppression of emotions affect the community?

3. The Concept of a “Perfect” Society (Utopia or Dystopia?)

• How is the community presented as a utopia?

• Why can it also be interpreted as a dystopia?

• What critique does Lois Lowry make about totalitarian or controlled societies?

4. Jonas’ Character Development

• How does Jonas change throughout the story?

• What does he learn through his experiences with the Giver?

• How does Jonas’ escape symbolize his rebellion against the community?

5. Freedom vs. Security

• Why does the community prioritize security over freedom?

• What are the consequences of this compromise?

• How does the story reflect the values of modern societies?

• How do rules shape life in the community?

• Why is strict control over every aspect of life enforced?

• What are the benefits and drawbacks of such control?

7. The Relationship Between Jonas and the Giver

• How does their relationship evolve throughout the story?

• What does Jonas learn from the Giver?

• How do they influence each other’s decisions?

8. The Theme of Choice and Free Will

• Why is choice eliminated in the community?

• How does Jonas begin to understand the value of choice?

• How does the theme of free will relate to Jonas’ final decision?

9. Family and Relationships in the Community

• How are families structured in the community?

• What does the absence of biological connections say about the society?

• How does this affect the emotional bonds between people?

10. The Role of Ceremony and Rituals

• What is the significance of the yearly ceremonies, such as the Ceremony of Twelve?

• How do these ceremonies reinforce the community’s values and control?

• How does Jonas’ perspective on these rituals change?

11. The Concept of “Sameness”

• What is “Sameness,” and why is it so central to the community?

• How does “Sameness” limit individuality and creativity?

• What are the consequences of a society without diversity?

12. The Use of Technology in the Community

• How is technology used to maintain control (e.g., surveillance, pills, climate control)?

• What are the ethical implications of such technological advancements?

• How does this reflect modern concerns about technology?

13. The Ending of The Giver

• Is the ending hopeful or ambiguous?

• What do you think happens to Jonas and Gabriel?

• How does the ending tie into the book’s larger themes?