In school I have to do a 5 page essay on “The Giver” if you heard of it. the book is written in a 3rd person point of view and i need to change it to a 1st person point of view but in my own words. Ok, for example How can i change, “I’m sorry i wasted so much time with my questions,” Jonas said. “My father had to release a new born child this morning and i was curious, i think he already did this morning.” The giver’s face took on a solemn look, “I wish they wouldn’t do that,” he said quietly to himself. How do i write that like I am The Giver in 1st person. Like do i add quotations when I’m talking and when Jonas is talking? That’s the part I’m confused about. Please help me, I’m confused on how to write it in The giver’s perspective. Thanks 
How to change 3rd person essay to a 1st person essay?
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JT
March 23, 2010 at 12:08 pm
“I’m sorry I wasted so much time with my questions,” Jonas said. “My father had to release a new born child this morning and I was curious, I think he already did this morning.” My face took on a solemn look, “I wish they wouldn’t do that,” I said quietly to myself.
C
March 23, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Where it says things like the giver’s face took on a solemn look you would say my face…etc.
Whenever it says he, him, himself, or the giver, you would say I, me, or myself.
any dialogue (stuff in the quotations) would stay the same.
hope this helps.
Marcie
March 23, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Instead of “The giver’s face…. ” write something like…
I felt solemn and wished they wouldn’t do that.
No quotes because the giver said it quietly to himself.
OR
I felt solemn and whispered, “I wish they wouldn’t do that.”
If you (giver) talk outloud there are quotes. If it’s a thought.. no quotes.
☺jaijai☺
March 23, 2010 at 2:37 pm
i read that book already.:)
you can change the example to:
Jonas said,”I’m sorry I wasted so much time with my questions. My father had to release a new born child this morning and I was curious, I think he already did this morning.” I wish they wouldn’t do that, I said to myself.
put yourself in the place of the Giver,then try to think as if you are telling your story to somebody else,like when you are having a conversation with your friend.when you talk,you need to add quotations,but don’t need to write “I said” when there is a continuous dialogue between the Giver and Jonas,it is necessary if the Giver spoke first though.
example:
1)The Giver sighed. “You’re right,” he said. “But then everyone would be burdened and pained. They don’t want that. And that’s the real reason The Receiver is so vital to them, and so honored. They selected me-and you-to lift that burden from themselves.”
>I sighed and said,“You’re right,but then everyone would be burdened and pained. They don’t want that. And that’s the real reason The Receiver is so vital to them, and so honored. They selected me-and you-to lift that burden from themselves.”
2)The Giver was still deep in thought. After a moment, he said, “If you floated off in the river, I suppose I could help the whole community the way I’ve helped you. It’s an interesting concept….”
>After thinking for a moment,I finally replied,“If you floated off in the river, I suppose I could help the whole community the way I’ve helped you. It’s an interesting concept….”