Exploring Symbols in The Giver

What do the leaders of Jonas's community aim to eliminate in their quest for sameness?

• Emotions

• Color

• Memories

• Individuality

What does the memory of the rainbow represent?

• The purity of innocence

• The warmth of community

• The journey to freedom

• The spectrum of human experiences and emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the sled ride symbolize in Jonas's journey?

• A return to a world that values emotions and love

• The unpredictability of life

• The purity of innocence

• The warmth of human connections

In Jonas's dreams, what does the sled ride always seem to have?

• A sense of hope

• A sense of warmth

• A destination

• A sense of community

What do fire and candlelight represent to Jonas?

• Purity and innocence

• Warmth and understanding

• Freedom and escape

• Danger and unpredictability

Why does Jonas long for the warmth and light of fire and candlelight?

• They represent the feelings from a sense of community and love

• They are a reminder of his childhood

• They symbolize the journey to freedom

• They represent the unpredictability of life

What does Gabriel symbolize in the society?

• The warmth of community

• The journey to freedom

• Purity and innocence

• The unpredictability of life

Why is Gabriel considered a threat to the established order?

• He symbolizes the journey to freedom

• He represents the warmth of community

• He does not fit the parameters of sameness

• He represents the spectrum of human experiences

What does the river symbolize in the community?

• Change and unpredictability

• The journey to freedom

• The warmth of human connections

• Purity and innocence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the river's flow out of the community subtly indicate?

• A return to a world that values emotions

• A way out of the rigid structure of society

• The purity of innocence

• The warmth of human connections