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The Giver

The Giver. Analysis . Big Questions. What items did these people give up to live in peace and perfection? How much should the individual lose of him/herself for the collective good? Can we ignore/minimize pain in our lives (both physical and mental) to live a happier existence?

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The Giver

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  1. The Giver Analysis

  2. Big Questions • What items did these people give up to live in peace and perfection? • How much should the individual lose of him/herself for the collective good? • Can we ignore/minimize pain in our lives (both physical and mental) to live a happier existence? *In groups, discuss the above questions. Attempt to agree on a collective answer, writing it on one sheet of paper. Be prepared to defend your answers to the class.

  3. Vocab. • Irony – contradiction or discrepancy between expectation and reality • Irony in The Giver: • The novels explains how the community focuses on the precision of language, but language is NOT precise. • What are the dictionary definitions of these terms, as well as the meanings that are used in the novel. Use a T-chart to show the difference in meaning. • Released • Feelings • Animals • Nurturer • Stirrings • Replacement Child • Elsewhere

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