However, it turns out that he has an even greater gift: The ability to heal-which is why in the end Leader names him Healer.Īs soon as the villagers focus on their outer, superficial appearance and start keeping secrets, they lose their good personalities. Matty dreams of being called Messenger, thinking that he is best at delivering messages through the hostile forest. The schoolteacher, for example, is called Mentor, as he is much more than just a teacher to Matty, he is almost like a father.įinding one's best quality takes time, however. Indeed, people come from all kinds of regions run by oppressive governments, but soon they are able to shed their past, and with the help of the villagers they are integrated into their community.Īll of the villagers, although not the most perfect looking, have good hearts and use their best quality, as indicated by their true names, to help others.
In Messenger, we learn about Village, an altruistic community where everyone who seeks refuge is accepted. The central message of the book is that everyone is a valuable member of society, and everyone can contribute to the common good. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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