The Giver | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Andrei - This character became an engineer and designed the bridge that crosses the river to the west of the community.

Asher - This character is the main character's best friend, but after Jonas is assigned to The Giver, the two friends have a fallout. He has a habit of mixing up his words; a habit that caused him to stop talking altogether for a time.

Benjamin - This character has done voluntary service after school in the Rehabilitation Center, where he has devised important new equipment.

Bruno - This character is...
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