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COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY.
“The Giver” is a film that adapts Lois Lowry´s novel. It is directed by Phillip Noyce and the cast includes Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep and Brenton Thawaites.
The plot centers on Jonas, a young man who lives in an apparently perfect, but. controlled society without colors, intense emotions or memories of the past. As Jonas is trained by the Giver, he discovers the complexities of human life that his community has suppressed.
One of the film´s highlights is its cinematography. The use of color to differentiate between the community´s limited perception and Jonas´s is eye-catching. This visual device contributes to the viewer's experience.
The character evolution of Jonas is also impressive, moving from naivety and ignorance to becoming a brave young man who confronts the rules.
Phillip Noyce successfully balances the construction of the dystopian world with moments of deep introspection and emotion. The scenes depicting humanity's memories are particularly impactful, inviting reflection on the importance of memory, emotion, and diversity in our lives.
The Giver is a novel which presents a utopian world, which for some people is a dystopian one.
In the presented community, everything must be under control. The people who have this control are the Chief Elders.
To achieve this perfect society, the memories were erased lots of years ago, and only one person is responsible for keeping all of them, in order to learn from the committed mistakes in the past and not allowing them to happen again. Everything was erased, colors, bad weather, fear, pain, hunger, illness, conflicts and hatred, among others, and a daily injection was introduced for everyone to fulfill the communities expectations, and make them believe their society is perfect and constraint all their emotions.
In order to maintain the peace and order, the citizens have to submit to strict rules governing their behavior, language and relationships, because individual freedom and human passions are chaos to society. These rules include the dissolution of close family and loyalty, the regulation or repression of sexuality, the regulation of carriers, marriages and reproduction, the subjugation of the individual to the community, and constant government monitoring of individual behavior.
This control also involves the “release” of people who cannot be easily assimilated into the society and their sending to “Elsewhere”, meaning that they are forcing death upon them, unbeknownst to the community. For example, newborns with a defect or irregular personality trait, as well as Elders after a certain age.
Further, the families follow a certain routine everyday, which is waking up, eating, exercising, working and sleeping, which times out their entire day.
One of the goals of the community is “sameness”, where everyone is equal and virtually the same. While total equality is achieved, the cost is individuality and freedom.
The Giver mentions during the novel that “we gained control of many things, but we had to let go of others”, and this represents the utopian and at the same time dystopian society they live in. They have everything under control and everything negative is eliminated, but at the cost of real happiness. Quoting Jonas, the main character of this novel, “while the worst aspects of life are spared from the community, the best aspects are also taken away”. In different situations of the novel, we realize that both the reader and Jonas begin to realize that the community is not as perfect as it’s made out to be.
Setting
Summary
In the film "The Giver" directed by Phillip Noyce, the community sees everything in black and white because their leaders decided to eliminate differences and prevent conflicts. This is due to the policy of "Sameness,".
Seeing in black and white symbolizes the suppression of individual differences. By removing color, the community tries to eliminate discrimination based on appearance. This uniformity extends to clothing, housing, and lifestyle, aiming to prevent any source of discord or inequality.
The black-and-white vision is a control tool. The community is highly regulated and predictable, and the absence of color contributes to this stability. Without visual distractions, leaders believe citizens will focus more on their roles and question the order less, maintaining an organized and obedient society.
In the novel, seeing colors is linked to experiencing a wider range of emotions. By eliminating color, the community also reduces the intensity of emotions. This results in a more docile population less likely to rebel. Without colors, people don’t experience the same passion, which helps maintain a peaceful but emotionally dull society.
Colors in "The Giver" symbolize human diversity and richness. Jonas’s ability to see colors is a special gift that sets him apart. As he begins to see colors, he starts to understand the complexity of human emotions and experiences. This revelation leads him to question the ethics and validity of his community’s system.
The Giver holds memories of a time before Sameness, when people saw in color and fully experienced life. These memories are crucial for understanding human experience. Restricting color, limits access to knowledge and history, keeping the community in controlled ignorance. Without memories of the past and the ability to see colors, citizens are deprived of a vital part of humanity.
In conclusion,the black-and-white vision in "The Giver" represents the suppression of individuality and human complexity in favor of a controlled and homogeneous society. Eliminating colors is key to the community's strategy for maintaining peace and order, but at the cost of freedom and the fullness of human experience. The use of black and white highlights the loss of diversity and emotion.
Brief overview of plot and setting, highlighting key elements.
The Giver is set in a utopian, isolated, futuristic community, with an unknown formation. Everything appears ordered and controlled and the setting is characterized by its strict adherence to rules and regulations, where conformity is valued above everything else. Technology is limited, with a focus on efficiency rather than advancement. Nature is controlled and minimized, with climate-controlled environments and carefully monitored landscapes. Stability is achieved through suppression of individuality and freedom. The atmosphere feels calm and controlled on the outside, but there's an underlying sense of tension and unease as secrets start to unravel. This is achieved by the absence of colors, emotions and personal choices.
The Giver is a novel written by Lois Lowry and was published in 1993. It deals with a futuristic society where memories of the past were taken away and now everything is under control. The protagonist of the story is a 12-year-old called Jonas, who is selected to be the Receiver of Memory in the ceremony where jobs are assigned, this work is unique. He begins his work with the previous Receiver of Memory, who is now called The Giver. When receiving memories of the past, for example snow, love, suffering or death, he starts doubting the society’s laws and standards. He discovers that control comes at the price of individuality and freedom. As a result, he makes a plan to escape and release the memories with the Giver’s help.
Alba, Camila, Leonardo, Paulina
Jonas
Fiona
the Giver
Asher
Differences
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tg75YDp-ofvOgKpMbeL57vE1yIjkTdvO/view?usp=sharing
Similarities
* Jonas’s friend
* Jonas has erotic dreams about her
* Has red hair, but only Jonas can see it
* Enjoys Jonas’s friendship but can’t love him in return
* Caretaker in the House of the Old
* Follows Jonas when he tries to teach her about her job, or to give her some memories
Elimination of pain:
The Giver: elimination of pain memories, daily injection
BNW: genetic engineering, conditioning, soma
Pursuit & absence of pleasure:
The Giver: no sex allowed, monotonous and emotionally flat existence
BNW: controllers encourage pursuit of pleasure, sex and entertainments
Social structure:
The Giver: no social classes, no privileges, the goal is “Sameness”
BNW: caste system, privileges.
* Kind Elderly man
* Current Receiver of Memory
* Lonely because of his job
* Lives in a room called the Annex
* Keeps all the memories of the past
* Can unfollow every rule in the community
* Wise and patient
* Frustrated because of “Sameness”
* Had a daughter called Rosemary, who was the earlier Receiver in Training, but committed suicide
* Tells Jonas that que intends to commit suicide
* Ends up loving Jonas
* Very unhappy
* Seems older than he actually is
* Helps Jonas with his escape plan and is enthusiastic about it, and about memories being released
* Demonstrates total selflessness through the novel
* Asher is a loyal and supportive friend to Jonas, with a strong bond between the two characters.
* He initially adapts and conforms to the social norms, standards and expectations set forth by their community. unlike Jonas, who begins to challenge them. Asher is a symbol and an example of how people in that community are indoctrinated.
* Asher´s character is a contrast to Jonas, he highlights the different paths individuals may take within the same oppressive environment.
* During the film, he appears to lack awareness or critical thinking regarding the limitations presented in their community.
* Towards the end of the film, he experiences a moment of awakening and realization as he persecutes Jonas, he decides to trust his friend and with that he begins to question the world around him.
* Jonas is the protagonist of the film.
* His empathy is evident in his interactions with his family and friends.
* Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories, a role that exposes him to the suppressed memories of humanity. Through this role, he gains knowledge and experiences that challenge his worldview and shape his understanding of the world.
He experiences growth and self-discovery as he learns about the true nature of his society and the world beyond.
* Despite the risks involved, Jonas shows courage and determination in his journey that will show him and his community the truth and will also give them freedom.
* He is willing to challenge the oppressive rules of the society and confront the harsh realities
* He begins to understand the importance of individuality, emotions and human connection.
* Jonas becomes the basis for change within the community, inspiring others to question their beliefs
His bravery lead to the downfall of the society´s oppressive regime and to a new beginning.
Jobs assigned:
The Giver: assignment at the Ceremony of 12
BNW: Conditioned, predetermines roles
Control of knowledge:
The Giver: memories erased, no books
BNW: Conditioned to avoid critical thinking, no books
Suppression of individuality:
The Giver: through social rules and emotional control
BNW: through conditioning, engineering and social norms
Freedom:
The Giver: limited by strict rules, assignment of roles, no individual decisions
BNW: illusion of freedom through access to pleasure, no individual decisions
Protagonists awakening:
Both become aware of the limitations and costs of their societies
The Giver: Jonas learns about true emotions and memories through his training as the Receiver of Memories, and leaves the society
BNW: John and Bernard see the flaws in the society in their own way and in John's example he decides to fight/leave the society
Importance of memories:
In both Novels Memories and the past play a great role in the society as both are neglected and forbidden and only one person has the right to know about the past in each (Mustapha Mond in BNW and Jonas in The Giver)
Scene in the movie:https://youtu.be/2zwPJkKQCS8?si=NlULtEXjAAD0w2vy
Summary &Setting (31 may)
https://gitmind.com/the-giver-summary.html
Comparison to Brave New World (25 may)
https://www.123helpme.com/essay/The-Giver-Vs-Brave-New-World-90241
https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Similarities-Between-The-Giver-And-Brave-New-FJTXTPK6NR
https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-examples/compare-and-contrast-the-giver-and-brave-new-world/
Analysis of stylistic device (27 may)
https://hasanahnorhizam.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/the-giver-still-frame-analysis/
https://www.thewarriorwire.org/1164/ae/the-giver-paints-a-black-and-white-worldview/
https://kmarino.medium.com/utopia-versus-dystopia-in-the-giver-a-novel-by-lois-lowry-and-its-movie-adaptation-77b34d0ddd34
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver/context/
Review (28 may)
https://dove.org/review/10489-the-giver/
https://stanforddaily.com/2014/08/14/film-review-the-giver/
Fictive dialogue (31 may)
https://chatgpt.com/
Character analysis (29 may)
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-giver/characters
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver/characters/