Context p. 1
Plot Overview p. 5
Character List p. 9
Analysis of Major Characters p. 11
Jonas p. 11
The Giver p. 12
Jonas's Father p. 13
Themes, Motifs & Symbols p. 15
The Importance of Memory p. 15
The Relationship Between Pain and Pleasure p. 15
The Importance of the Individual p. 16
Vision p. 16
Nakedness p. 17
Release p. 17
The Newchild Gabriel p. 18
The Sled p. 18
The River p. 18
Summary & Analysis p. 19
Chapters 1-2 p. 19
Chapters 3-4 p. 22
Chapters 5-6 p. 25
Chapters 7-9 p. 28
Chapters 10-11 p. 32
Chapters 12-13 p. 35
Chapters 14-16 p. 39
Chapters 17-18 p. 42
Chapters 19-20 p. 46
Chapters 21-23 p. 48
Important Quotations Explained p. 53
Key Facts p. 59
Study Questions & Essay Topics p. 62
Study Questions p. 62
Suggested Essay Topics p. 66
Review & Resources p. 68
Quiz p. 68
Suggestions for Further Reading p. 74