Dystopian Context Of 'The Giver'

The Giver; Dystopian classic published in 1993, explores the utopian society that embraces sameness. Engineered through genetic and social selection, sameness is the glue holding together the community in with the protagonist Jonas lives. The text appeals to the audience of young adults because of its relatable theme; The Giver is about the process in which young adults begin to understand the harsh realities and truths of the world, this directly correlates to the audience's context at the time of reading.

The almost journalistic writing style of The Giver intrigues the audience with symbolism and setting. At first the setting is purely black and white but as Jonas discovers colours we begin to see the symbolism. Red is the first colour