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The novel The Giver by Lois Lowry and the movie The Giver directed by Philip Noyce are based on a perfectly enclosed nirvana, taking place in a futuristic setting where choices are not yours. It is also thought as a Utopia, an endless party and everlasting harmony. However paradise, in this case, is not perfect, but who knows better?

One similarity between the book and the movie is the main characters, Jonas, who was able to go to Elsewhere with his youthful companion, Gabriel. Another similarity was the Giver’s link to Rosemary. Aside from being the previous Receiver, Rosemary was the Giver’s daughter. Asher and Jonas were best friends in both as well. Jonas was also able to transmit memories to Gabriel. In both, Jonas also had to

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