Free Character Map: The Giver
A classic dystopian tale for young adult readers, Lois Lowry’s The Giver follows 12-year-old Jonas as he navigates his seemingly idyllic world. As the new Receiver of Memory, Jonas is responsible for maintaining peace by holding all of society’s emotional memories, both joyful and painful.
Through his interactions with family, friends, and his mysterious mentor, the Giver, Jonas slowly realizes his importance as an individual and begins to question his assigned role.
Have your students use this free printable character map to explore each character and their significance in Jonas’s story.
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