The Giver: Book vs. Movie

The setting is in the "community" where sameness is valued.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Careers are assigned at age 12.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Jonas is "selected" as Receiver of Memories.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Jonas' father is a Nurturer and his mother works at the Department of Justice.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Jonas has "funny eyes" because they are lighter in color that everyone else's.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Jonas receives his medication through injections in his arm.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Jonas experiences his first pain through a sunburn.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

A newchild named Gabriel come home with Jonas' father and forms a special bond with Jonas.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

The Giver transfers memories to Jonas by placing his hands on his back.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie

Jonas receives a memory of the Vietnam War.

• Book only

• Movie only

• Book & Movie