1. 5/5 Do Now: Vocabulary- Copy the following terms and definitions into your notebooks.
1. Symbolism: the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc. (example: the rain is a symbol for sadness)
2. Direct characterization: the author tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
3. Indirect characterization: the author shows how the character acts/behaves through: speech, thoughts, actions, looks
4. Utopia:  a community or society possessing near perfect qualities
5. Dystopia: an imaginary place where people are unhappy and usually afraid because they are not treated fairly

2. Symbolism in The Giver
Ms. MacDonald
Literacy 8

3. Name Symbolism
Jonas: Comes from the name “Jonah”– biblical reference; he is a scapegoat, sacrificed
Asher: Hebrew name that means “happy”
Fiona: Scottish name; has red hair
Gabriel: “God’s messenger”
Rosemary: an herb associated with memory

4. Color Symbolism The Color Red: Light Eyes: A very intense color Fire
Passion
Love
Anger
Light Eyes:
Different
Pure
Depth
Insightful

5. Object Symbolism Look out for these two symbols while we read!
The River
The Sled