The Giver
Jessica Schwartz
LIT 203
Meg Martin
11/28/06
Literary Elements in ‘The Giver'
By Lois Lowry
The literary element that I chose for this piece of work is symbolism, as it
seems to run heavily throughout the book. The first recognizable symbol is baby Gabriel
who is a working metaphor for the future, as babies often are. He symbolizes a new
future not only for Jonas, but also for the community as things are to change with his
disappearance. He also represents hope. He represents a longing for success on behalf of
Jonas, and also a human connectionrivaled by only The Giver.
The sled is another symbol. It is a symbol of memory and of the power that
memory weilds. It becomes a strong enough force to propel Jonas forward in a time
of great need of strength and endurance.
The river is a symbol of the uncontrollable. It flows away from the community
and is out of the control of the community. The only loss that is not attempted to be......
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