| The Giver | ||
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| The Giver as played by Jeff Bridges | ||
| Age | Unknow (younger than he looks) | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Hair | White (novel); Grey/White (movie) | |
| Assigned occupation | Receiver of Memory (formerly); "Giver of Memory" | |
| Allies | Jonas; Rosemary (daughter) | |
| Enemies | Society; Chief Elder (in the movie) | |
| Status | Unknow | |
| Appearances | The Giver | |
| Mentioned | Son | |
| Portrayed by | Jeff Bridges | |
The Giver is one of the main characters in The Giver. His real name is unknown and, while formally recognized as the Receiver of Memory, he decided to call himself the Giver because his job is to give the memories to Jonas.
Biography
In the novel
In the movie
Personality
Because he carries the burden of the memories of the world, he suffers from the pain contained within the memories. He is lonely because he can't share his work with citizens in the community, and he is cynical and frustrated at times because he knows that the people gave up too much when they chose Sameness. He loves Jonas and the people in the community.