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Anthem or The Giver Anthem and The Giver have dystopian themes. In both there's one person who breaks the laws. I think that, that attracts the people who watch or read the book or movie. The Giver is about a boy who receives memories that later end up helping him. Anthem is about a man who finds his own place and he ends up falling for a girl and learns freedom for the first time to be actually free. In these two stories Anthem by Ayn Rand and The Giver by Lois Lowry have the same theme in the…

I am not easily moved by literature. Since before I can remember, literature has been the keystone of my education; whether it was having my mother lovingly read me a children’s story before bed as a young preschooler, or staying up past my bedtime in elementary school engrossed in wondrous tales of adventure and danger. Reading, specifically for enjoyment, has always been a priority in my life as it allowed me to escape the monotony found in everyday life, providing me with the necessary…

his products in his years. In 1916 he was named a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts of London, in 1923, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) awarded him the Spingarn Medal for his service in agriculture chemistry. In 1939, he recieved the Theodore Roosevelt Medal for his contribution to science. And in 1951, finally, the George Washington Carver National Monument was built on 210 acres of the farmland owned by Moses and Susan Carver, where George was…

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. His parents are James Edward and Daisy Ellington. Ellington’s Father was methodist while his mother was baptist. Thus Ellington’s upbringing had many religious influences on the household and his childhood. As a child Ellington was very artistic and many people noticed. Duke Ellington parents were both talented and musical. Ellington rejected an art scholarship and instead decided to devote his time to his first…

Coming of age texts teach us that to grow up is to face unexpected and unknown obstacles that prepare us for adulthood. These texts teach us that growing up means taking responsibility and making choices that will change our lives forever. The coming of age novels I’ll Be There and The Giver both explore this idea, showing Jonas and Sam’s transition from childhood to adulthood. The central idea of both these texts is that through this coming of age journey all the experiences, choices, and…

Imagine a world with an absence of individuality, war, and awareness of history managed by a committee called the Elders.This is an accurate depiction of the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. Which when compared to our society the novel’s society appears very different, however there are many similarities as well. For instance both societies use history as a way to learn and as an example. In our society, history has taught us many things, including to give all individuals equal rights than…

Jonas left the community to release the memories and show people things that were being covered up from there censored lives. In the book and the movie, Jonas left the village and crossed the border to release memories, showing the citizens what they were missing. On page 166-167, it said, "He knew he had the remaining hours of the night before they would be aware of his escape... Together the fugitives slept through the first dangerous day." By Lois Lowry using the word fugitive, it enforces…

Would life be better if people did not have memories? That was how life was in Lois Lowry’s book, The Giver. The main character, Jonas, was selected by his community’s elder committee to be the next Receiver of Memory. That job was the most honorable job in the whole community because he would be the person who could receive memories of the past. Thankfully, Jonas was not all alone in this important job. He was trained by the current Receiver, and Jonas called him ‘The Giver.’ Jonas was…

Memories in “The Giver” Imagine being in a world where everything is the same. There is no color, and you are barely allowed any free thought. Then, at twelve, you get chosen to receive all of the memories in the past. This is what is is like for Jonas in “The Giver.” He is chosen to receive all the memories of the past. Knowing the past gives you lots of power, but with great power comes greater responsibilities, which makes the Theme all about memories. The author was trying to convey a…

What do you think a perfect society is like? People across the world have spent ages trying to build a utopian society. The Giver, written by Lois Lowry is a story about a boy named Jonas who found out he had a special role in his society. At the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas gets selected to be the Receiver of Memory, which is the most important job. Jonas meets the previous Receiver Of Memory, now called Giver, who provides Jonas with memories of all sort; pain, happiness, sorrow, and death. As he…