Place of Publication: New York, New York.
Gathering Blue is a companion to Lois Lowry's award-winning The Giver. Often viewed as a sequel, it is not, but it does follow the same principles of life's portrayal that The Giver offered, taking place in a world of humans similar to our culture and way of life, but in sharp contrast regarding the opinions of the people and how they execute their daily routines.
Kira is a raven-haired girl past puberty, known because of her two-syllable name (Kir-a). When one is born in her society, they are given a name of one syllable, identified simply as "tykes."" When the child reaches adolescence, a second syllable is added to their name, and when they become adults "determined usually by marriage or fatherhood/motherhood "a third. If they live to be old, a fourth is added, but rarely does anyone reach this, for several reasons.
Kira's world is governed by the ability to survive. Though they live in a community with a governing body of twelve elders (the Council of Guardians), it's every man for himself. Fights, arguing, and abuse both verbal and physical are common, over reasons such as food, land, and possessions. No attempt is made to rectify the state of being: it's jus the way things are.
The weak, such as the crippled, sick, or hurt, are cast aside. Most people die because they are abandoned to "The Field,"" where "wild beasts- lurk to feat upon any who come along the way. The people live in continuous fear of the field, and the competition is increased even more because of it.
Because of the fierce competitiveness and desire to stay strong, few live to fourth-syllable age. They exist in poverty, dwelling in little abodes called "cotts,"" which basically consists of canvas thrown over beds for each member of the family and sparse belongings, and possibly a small garden outside where food can be grown. Meager provisions often result in weakness and subsequent abandoning to "The Field.
Gathering Blue Essay- by Lois Lowry The book I read was called Gathering Blue. It's a story about a girl who is orphaned and after her mother dies she is supposed to die too, but she is taken to the Council of Guardians and they decide to keep her with them and give her a better life. I think ...
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