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Journal Prompts- for Marx / Nietszche and The Giver
1. Who suggests an “invisible hand”? Define. How does this relate to The Giver?
2. What type of economy/ Society would each Philosopher prefer? Explain
3
List three key principles from each Philosopher that may relate to The Giver.
3. Describe Karl Marx.
4. Describe Frederich Nietzsche.
5. Define Socialism
6. List three examples from modern society and/or current events.
7. What are the areas Jonas seeks to reform in his society?
8. What are the drastic measures he takes to encourage these reforms?
9. Should we or should we not sacrifice an orderly community in order to allow
individuals more spiritually or sensually satisfying experiences.
10. List three ways the society described in The Giver is a “Utopian Socialist
Dream?”
11. How is The Giver a Cautionary tale?
12. As one of the books on the “banned” reading list in America, The Giver, is
accused of promoting Socialist values. Does the author Lois Lowery, depict
Jonas’s society as being better than our own? Why or why not?