THE GIVER

The Giver by Lois Lowry is a dystopian novel set in a society that appears to be perfect at first but is revealed to have significant limitations. In this society, emotions, choices, and memories are tightly controlled to maintain order and prevent suffering. The protagonist, Jonas, is selected to become the next "Receiver of Memory," a position that involves learning about the past from an elderly man known as The Giver. As Jonas gains knowledge of the worlds true history, he begins to question the morality of the society's structure and the cost of living in a place devoid of real freedom and emotions. The novel explores themes of conformity, the loss of individuality, and the importance of memory.