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Lois Lowry:
Mrs. Lowry, If the community prides itself on perfection and refuses to speak of the past, why does it insist on keeping any memories of the past at all, although only with one person? Why would they not squash all recollection of how the world used to be instead of burdening one man? Sincere thanks! Hope N.
Lois Lowry
They use The Giver as an advisor. they need his knowledge of the past in order to make government decisions.
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Janelle Fila
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Lois Lowry:
I first read THE GIVER in 6th grade. Now my 55-year-old mother and 13-year-old son have read the book and watched the movie. What is it about your books that are so timeless? Do you think my son's generation is open-minded and tolerant enough to understand THE GIVER's lessons better than past generations?
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