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The Giver Questions and Answers
The Question and Answer section for The Giver is a great
resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
This question calls for your opinion. There is no right or wrong answer. In my opinion, dream telling is rather ridiculous. We all know that dreams are inexplicable for the most part.... and most dreams disappear when we wake up.
No, I don't think Jonas should ask them to stop playing. These kids cannot handle the emotional trauma of forgetting their lunch let alone understanding emotions behind war and death. They simply would not comprehend what Jonas is talking...
The Giver study guide contains a biography of Lois Lowry, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis of The Giver.
The Giver essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The Giver by Lois Lowry.
