Careers are assigned at age 12.

Jonas is "selected" as Receiver of Memories.

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

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

Jonas receives his medication through injections in his arm.

Jonas experiences his first pain through a sunburn.

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

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

Jonas receives a memory of the Vietnam War.

There are retina scans to unlock and open doors.

Asher is a goofy, good hearted guy who is selected as the Assistant Director of Recreation.

The Giver doesn't always get along with the Chief Elder.

The Giver's daughter, Rosemary, is a failed Receiver of Memories.

Jonas and Fiona kiss.

The Giver transfers a violent memory when Jonas finds him on the floor in pain.

Animals don't exist in this world.

Jonas leaves the Community with Gabriel.

Jonas punches Asher in the face because he's trying to interfere with Jonas' plan to escape with Gabriel.

In the end, we aren't sure if Jonas and Gabriel survive.