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Lois Lowry

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The Giver Summary

When The Giver was first published in 1993, Lois Lowry was already a previous Newbery Medal winner (for her 1989 World War II novel, Number the Stars). She was also widely admired and greatly appreciated by an avid following of young readers for her comic series of Anastasia books. The Giver was immediately recognized as a very special novel. It too won the Newbery Medal. And a large number of commentators concluded that it was...

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Lois Lowry Biographies (3)

Lois Lowry

4,421 words, approx. 15 pages

"The most important things to me in my own life, as well as in my books, are human relationships of all kinds," Lois Lowry once told Author and Artists for Young Adults (AAYA) in an interview. "Althou... Read more

Lois Lowry

7,350 words, approx. 25 pages

Lois Lowry, best known for her six Anastasia Krupnik adventures, has enjoyed popularity with readers and critics alike. Her thirteen books for children, featuring realistic themes and delightful chara... Read more

Lois Lowry

6,806 words, approx. 23 pages

Not to be confused with writer Lois Duncan-- ("People often confuse us. We're the same age, sort of look alike, and even get each other's mail. We get a kick out of it."1 Lois Lowry has written books ... Read more

Essays & Analysis (29)

Short Breakdown of The Giver

214 words, approx. 1 pages

Exposition: The Giver takes place in a community that is based on sameness and ignorance. There is no weather, no colors, no music, no animals, and no nature. The people in this community don't even... Read more

Banned

1,108 words, approx. 4 pages

Parents in modern society routinely attempt to shield their children from what they view as evils of the world. Adults censor television they watch, conversations they have, and books they read. In... Read more

Irony

240 words, approx. 1 pages

Of the many types of irony shown in The Giver, dramatic irony is the most apparent. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience, or in this case, the reader, knows something that a character of the story ... Read more

Characterization-Jonas-Naive

317 words, approx. 2 pages

Jonas has many good and bad characteristics. These qualities are what set him and the Giver apart from the rest of their community, because they are truly developed. Jonas is naïve; this is shown... Read more

A Review of the Book "The Giver"

532 words, approx. 2 pages

"Jonas found himself using the nasty, sarcastic voice again. "Then we'll have a share of feelings"" The Giver gave a rueful, anguished, empty laugh, "Jonas, you and I are the only one's who have fee... Read more

A Utopian Society

593 words, approx. 2 pages

Maybe we could keep him," Lilly suggested sweetly, trying to look innocent. "Lilly," Mother reminded her, " you know the rules." "Two Children- one male one female- it was written very clearly in th... Read more

Describes the Character of Jonas from the novel "The Giver"

212 words, approx. 1 pages

Jonas is the one most foremost character in the book because he has been selected to be the next receiver of memory. He is an eleven year old who is good hearted and lives with his father and mother. ... Read more

The Giver

501 words, approx. 2 pages

This book The Giver is about a community that is prefect and about a boy who is different than the others. As he gets older he turns twelve. He starts asking a lot of questions. He is chosen the... Read more

The Giver, It's Not Such a Perfect Place

1,247 words, approx. 5 pages

Can you imagine a world without pain, warfare, poverty, hunger, or terror? Sounds pretty good so far, right? Now, take away feelings, love, diversity, choices, and even the ability to see colours. It... Read more

Why the Giver Is More Successful Than Our Society

832 words, approx. 3 pages

The community in the Giver is more successful than our own society. One reason why the community is more successful than our own society is 0because of the fact that there is no pain or feelings. T... Read more

"The Giver" and "The Butcher"

380 words, approx. 2 pages

William Saroyan once said, "Good people...are good because they've come to wisdom through failure." In other words, people learn from their faults. I agree with this critical lens. Two works of liter... Read more

The Giver: A Review and Plot Summary

2,229 words, approx. 8 pages

The Giver Characters- Jonas -Jonas is the main character in the story. Jonas lives in a community where there is no harm that can be done. Jonas is always concerned about other people; he is an all... Read more

The Giver: The Role of The Community

626 words, approx. 3 pages

In The Giver, Lois Lowry creates a community where everything is perfect. Lives are pre-planned by the Committee of Elders so that the structure within the Community will never rest on narrow should... Read more

The Launguage of the The Giver

988 words, approx. 4 pages

People today would not say "I left my comfort object at home" it would seem strange and not even the most proper societies say words like that. Also when a child is about to be born people don't say "... Read more

The Giver, a Theme Analysis

729 words, approx. 3 pages

Throughout human history, people have tried to make a perfect world, free of pain and suffering. But to make such a world you take away the true pains and pleasures of life. I believe that Lois Lowry,... Read more

The Giver, A Summary and Discussion

1,006 words, approx. 4 pages

Imagine a world without pain, warfare, poverty, hunger, or terror. In Lois Lowry's The Giver this is how the world is. Everything in this world is perfect and proper. The society leaders assign the ru... Read more

The Giver, a Review and Theme Analysis

474 words, approx. 2 pages

Everyday we are faced with choices. What to wear, what to eat, and what exactly to do that day. A lot of people take for granted the right of choice. What would happen if we did not have choices, what... Read more

Comparing and Contrasting the Giver and Utopia

1,158 words, approx. 4 pages

What would you consider a perfect society? Thomas More's Utopia and Lois Lowry's The Giver both have similar and different point of views on this aspect. In The Giver, and Utopia they both vary on t... Read more

Emotion in the Giver

857 words, approx. 3 pages

A person without emotion is lifeless. In The Giver a novel by Lois Lowry an emotion less life is observed. When Jonas is chosen to be the new Receiver at the ceremony of 12's, he quickly finds out the... Read more

The Giver: An Analysis of Jonas

555 words, approx. 2 pages

Jonas is an eleven year old who is chosen to become the next Receiver of Memories in the community. His Assignment is the most honored and respected one, and Jonas has the skills, honesty, and courage... Read more

The Giver: an Analysis of Jonas

857 words, approx. 3 pages

People go through dramatic changes in order to find the truth about themselves. In the novel, The Giver by Lois Lowry, Jonas undergoes dramatic changes with his new experiences and bonding with the wi... Read more

Setting and Characterization in The Giver

946 words, approx. 4 pages

Often, books have similar setting to our world or extremely different. But this book "The Giver" has a setting which is in-between the fantasy and reality. Can you be happy without realizing ... Read more

The Role of the Receiver in The Giver by Lois Lowry

249 words, approx. 1 pages

The Giver is about a boy named Jonas. Jonas lives in a perfect world with no pain and no one greater than anyone else. His community is without color, weather, hills, or even feelings. Everyone is ass... Read more

Freedom of Choice in The Giver by Lois Lowry

1,208 words, approx. 5 pages

The novel that I chose is called "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. It is about a boy called Jonas, who lives in the future, in a safe and orderly community. When he and his fellow friends become `Twelves', t... Read more

The Giver

263 words, approx. 1 pages

A boy named Sam -He live in his Uncles farm in the mountains -He has older brothers and a little sister -His dad was a naturalist and his mom was a stay at home mom -Sam runs away from home and t... Read more

Plot Summary of "The Giver"

968 words, approx. 4 pages

Why was the book titled The Giver" The book was entitled The Giver because this person is the one who transmits memories to the Receiver-in-training so that the memories can be passed on to the gener... Read more

The Sheltered Life of "The Giver"

356 words, approx. 2 pages

In Jonas's community, the people choose to be protected from making wrong choices so that both they and the rest of the community will feel safe. Although this may sound appealing, this is certainly n... Read more

Word Choice in "The Giver"

364 words, approx. 2 pages

William James, a famous psychiatrist, once said "If we remembered everything we should be as ill as if we remembered nothing." This is what I think of as I read Lois Lowry's The Giver. She makes the... Read more

The Giver - after Three Transgressions an Individual Must Be Released.

533 words, approx. 2 pages

Our world is a reality and is balanced. With gain comes loss. With this imperfection comes the true meaning of life. Equivalence is needed in every situation. The gift of choosing for our selves w... Read more

Free Book Notes (1)

The Giver

22,643 words, approx. 76 pages

The Giver Book Notes is a free study guide on The Giver by Lois Lowry. Browse the summary below:   Author Biography / Context of the Work   One-Page Plot Summary   Character Descr... Read more

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