The Giver Utopian Society

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Imagine living in a community where there is no pain, feeling, hunger, or differences. Lois Lowry, the author of The Giver, writes about a utopian society where everything and everyone is the same, except for The Giver and Jonas. Jonas is a twelve year old boy, who was selected the most honorable job in the community, Reciever of Memory. As excited as he is, Jonas learns that he will become lonely. He was told that the job will give him wisdom, but he will experience pain. Jonas learns about the past and that there is a world outside of the community where people are different. As time goes by Jonas experiences colors such as red and feelings like love. Jonas changes throughout The Giver and as a result, tries to change the community.

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