The novel “The Giver” by Lois Lowry presents a captivating exploration of a dystopian society, ripe with poignant reflections on individuality, memory, and the spectrum of human emotions. Below are ten notable quotes from the book, each accompanied by an image and page number for further contemplation.
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“The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It’s the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.” – Page 78
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“We stand in the presence of a great danger. It is time for you to be brave.” – Page 142
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“I have this memory of the first time that I realized that I could speak and have my words mean something.” – Page 15
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“He was not certain that he had ever really seen the colors.” – Page 58
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“The giver knew that the child could not help him. The child was not a person of the world, a world of valued experience.” – Page 100
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“It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened. No. Wrong word, Jonas thought.” – Page 1
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“I felt such love for the child. I saw the light in the child.” – Page 105
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“The community was so peaceful, so orderly. But Jonas could feel the stirrings of his own thoughts.” – Page 203
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“You can make a mistake, but it doesn’t matter as long as you learn from it.” – Page 138
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“Jonas realized he was standing there, wanting to help the old man, wanting to reach out.” – Page 95
These quotes, stitched together like a quilt of thoughts and emotions, invoke a deeper understanding of humanity and the importance of memories. “The Giver” masterfully intertwines these reflections, inviting readers to pause and reflect on their own experiences and perceptions.
