The Giver vs. Pleasantville
Main Objective:
Compare the SOCIETY in The Giver to the SOCIETY in Pleasantville,
discuss the symbolism found in both, and analyze the main characters’
actions.
Respond in essay format. Your essay should be 5 paragraphs minimum
including an introduction and conclusion paragraph. The content of the 3
required body paragraphs should be your responses to the guiding questions.
Your essay may be typed or neatly handwritten.
BE SPECIFIC.
Guiding Questions: (ALL SHOULD BE ADDRESSED):
PART 1
1. What makes society perfect in The Giver? GIVE EXAMPLES
2. What makes society perfect in Pleasantville? GIVE EXAMPLES
3. How are these societies similar?
4. What are the major flaws (cons) of these two societies?
PART 2
1. What does color symbolize in The Giver? GIVE EXAMPLES
2. What does color symbolize in Pleasantville? GIVE EXAMPLES
3. How are these symbols similar?
PART 3
1. How are Jonas and Bud alike? GIVE EXAMPLES
2. What role did they play in their societies?
3. Do you believe that Jonas and/or Bud did the “right” thing by changing
the perfect societies?