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This research paper engages in the analysis of dystopian elements, within the Lois Lowry's seminal work, "The Giver". The novel belongs to the part of dystopian literature that serves as a reflective lens on societal structures and the control mechanisms in the novel by juxtaposing it with the idea of dystopian society. The analysis explores the key elements such as sameness, emotional suppression, symbolism, governance structures, sense of freedom and the tension between individuality and societal conformity. The Giver introduces the readers to the society that are regulated by the elders. The analysis begins by examining how the suppression of memory in The Giver contributes to societal control, with a broader exploration of memory manipulation in literature. It also gives an insight to the symbolic elements that plays a part in the role of conveying emotions and contributing to the portrayal of societal control. The governance structure reveals the leadership in the novel, where the elders guide the community with an authoritarian regime. The conflict between individuality and societal conformity is explored by comparing the internal struggle of Jonas in the novel.