In your own words, explain what you thought about the ending of "The Giver" and why you felt the author made the choice to end it the way she did. What does the ending mean to you? (4-5 sentence response ).

I like the ending because it is ambiguous, but circular. Reunited with memories of light, snow, and sleds that the Giver gave him, reunited with memories of music, peace, joy, and freedom of choice that he found within himself, Jonas, along with Gabriel and the community that he left behind, has finally arrived in a better, more wholesome, place. The story comes together yet leaves much to interpretation. I really enjoy that.