Analyzing The Giver Name ___________________________________________ 1. Think about what each of the following might symbolize in The Giver. Remember, an item can symbolize more than one thing or idea. Item What does it symbolize? the color red the apple the sled light eyes the river Gabriel December 2. Think about each of the following names of characters in The Giver . Consider people in the bible with the same (or very similar) names. Do you think the author intended to make biblical connections with these character names? Describe a possible connection. The Giver Character Jonas Gabriel Bible Character Connection Analyzing The Giver Name KEY 1. Think about what each of the following might symbolize in The Giver. Remember, an item can symbolize more than one thing or idea. Item What does it symbolize? passion the color red love choice sin (Adam & Eve ate the apple) the apple choice (Jonas chose to “sin” when he stole the apple) variety travelling/journey (could be real or spiritual) the sled freedom danger special powers/abilities light eyes uniqueness depth boundaries the river escape death innocence Gabriel change acceptance December new beginnings (birth) 2. Think about each of the following names of characters in The Giver . Consider people in the bible with the same (or very similar) names. Do you think the author intended to make biblical connections with these character names? Describe a possible connection. The Giver Bible Character Character Connection Jonah is trapped in the whale; Jonas is trapped in the Jonah community; both are scapegoats Jonas bears the pain for the community in the form Jonas Jesus of receiving and keeping memories; Jesus died for the sins of others Joseph Joseph assumes responsibility for a child that he has no relation to (Jesus); Jonas does the same for Gabe Brings about change; angel Gabriel receives Gabriel Angel Gabriel message from God, baby Gabe receives memories from Jonas