What is the central idea explored in 'The Giver'?

The importance of memory and emotions in a fulfilling life.

Explain how the concept of 'sameness' affects the characters in the community.

Sameness removes pain and conflict but also eliminates joy, love, individuality, and freedom of choice, leading to a superficial existence.

Jonas learns about love, emotions, music, dance, snow, sunshine, sunburn, death, war, killing, and all experiences of humanity.

Because the Receiver holds all the memories of the past, which are necessary to maintain the community's sameness.

Jonas feels disappointed and sad because the people in the community are not aware of the wonderful experiences and their freedom of choice.

Name: Finding Theme in The Giver
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th Grade · ELA · 55 min

I can identify the theme of The Giver.

1
Jonas lives in a community with no color, crime, or emotions.
2
Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, who learns about the real world from The Giver.
3
Jonas escapes his community to save Gabriel and release memories to the community.

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