Read the legend titled "Origin of Light."
What is the best summary of the story?

Why are danforth, hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that abigail and the other girls are lying?

How is the consumption of food used as a symbol in the play? what does food stand for in the play? how does oscar wilde use symbolismin his social commentary? use examples from the play to support your answer.

Throughout the giver, author lois lowry renames many everyday terms. eleven-year-olds are "elevens," babies are "newchildren," stuffed animals are "comfort objects," and families are called "family units." what is the purpose of these alternate labels? what effect do they have on the story?