The Giver written by Lois Lowry is a piece that had no limits when it comes to imagination and creativity. Lowry made sure not to make an boundaries that kept him from doing what he destined. Unlike many of the books, this book’s plot was so original. It makes one build up a burden of thoughts that may possibly be never answered. The theme itself aligns itself far away from cliche and one has to admire Lowry’s triumph as it is quite difficult to catch a theme that is so original. It also tells people that perfection is not the answer, it is the problem. The Giver also was capable of explaining the importance of these memories that we hold and our job to preserve them. The reality is very well placed although this is a science fictional story.
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Lowry tried to create an idea that was as original as possible while representing the creativeness that he held. He was able to prove that one cannot limit their innovation. Lowry took one’s thoughts and wrote it down on paper, no matter how difficult this task was. For instance, many people would have indeed wondered how life would be with such a “perfect” utopia, but explaining that is not so simple especially with the kind of world we live today. When Lowry describes how Jonas begins to see color, it makes one ponder over why we recognize colors as we do. While entertaining the readers, the author tries to feed us with more questions about this world’s origins making the world we live right now feel just like a dream. As the story gradually progresses, the author tries his best to eliminate the typical reality one would find in …show more content…
At the beginning, Jonas seems to understand that he was beginning to feel apprehensive because of the turning point in his life that was approaching him (Lowry, 4). The idea of getting a job intimidated him. Jonas was worried that he would not meet the expectations and that instead he would make a fool out of himself. When the Chief Elder handed him one of the most important job as Receiver of the community, Jonas felt isolated from the rest. It is as if this change was going to negatively affect him more than it it was going to benefit him. However, as Jonas becomes acquainted with the Giver, his opinions towards his new job begins to change. There seemed to be more excitement as things seemed to slowly unravel themselves to
Lowry tried to create an idea that was as original as possible while representing the creativeness that he held. He was able to prove that one cannot limit their innovation. Lowry took one’s thoughts and wrote it down on paper, no matter how difficult this task was. For instance, many people would have indeed wondered how life would be with such a “perfect” utopia, but explaining that is not so simple especially with the kind of world we live today. When Lowry describes how Jonas begins to see color, it makes one ponder over why we recognize colors as we do. While entertaining the readers, the author tries to feed us with more questions about this world’s origins making the world we live right now feel just like a dream. As the story gradually progresses, the author tries his best to eliminate the typical reality one would find in …show more content…
At the beginning, Jonas seems to understand that he was beginning to feel apprehensive because of the turning point in his life that was approaching him (Lowry, 4). The idea of getting a job intimidated him. Jonas was worried that he would not meet the expectations and that instead he would make a fool out of himself. When the Chief Elder handed him one of the most important job as Receiver of the community, Jonas felt isolated from the rest. It is as if this change was going to negatively affect him more than it it was going to benefit him. However, as Jonas becomes acquainted with the Giver, his opinions towards his new job begins to change. There seemed to be more excitement as things seemed to slowly unravel themselves to