VIDEOS
After watching the audience's and Jonas' reaction to being skipped during assignments, the viewer understands that this is not the usual process for the ceremony. Compare and contrast the movie scene to the same scene in the book. Which perspective reveals the characterization of Jonas better at this point in the novel and why? Explain in detail and provide textual evidence from the book as well as paraphrased evidence from the movie scene.
After watching the final speech of The Giver, the viewer sees a unique side to his character. Compare and contrast the movie characterization to the way the author chose to depict The Giver in the book. Which perspective reveals the characterization of The Giver and why? Explain in detail and provide textual evidence from the book as well as paraphrased evidence from the movie scene.
Using this video motage of the relationship between Jonas and Gabe along with the accompanying music, analyze the relationship between the two boys. Think about the following questions when analyzing the video. Why does Gabe apparently connect with Jonas? What makes Jonas fixate so closely on Gabe and his future? Is the video montage an accurate depiction of the characterization that Lois Lowry intended? Why or why not? How do the music lyrics relate to the relationship between Jonas and Gabe? Explain in detail using textual evidence from the novel as well as paraphrase textual evidence from the video.
