CliffsNotes on Lowry's The Giver (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) by Suzanne Pavlos

by Suzanne Pavlos

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature.CliffsNotes on The Giver explores a world in which disease, hunger, poverty, war, and lasting pain simply don t exist. The members of this utopia have given up all human emotions and memories to live in a state of Sameness.

Following the story of a 12-year-old boy who recognizes the hypocrisy of his community s social order and who crafts a way to free everyone from the bane of Sameness, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include


Personal background on the author, Lois Lowry
Introduction to and synopsis of the book
Character descriptions
Critical essays on the author s themes, style, language, and more
Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics
Selected bibliography and list of critical works
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First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Shu-ying Hong]

What can I Give to the world ? Reflection to my inside... although it's just an Utopia world described,comparing to the world we live by now... we need to pay more attention to protect and change the world we are.