The author, Lois Lowry, develops many interesting thoughts and issues for the responder to consider which do lead to a broadened understanding of the self and world. The concept of euthanasia and suicide are an interesting concept of this book. An important part of building a utopia, in this book is that the elderly need to be "put down" as though they were merely a family pet, this is accepted ... one female. I personally see logic in this although this crushes human's desire to decide and have unplanned emotion. In the novel "The Giver", they live in a society regimented by a Government, wh...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate