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What is the primary concern that Jonas expresses about his upcoming Assignment?
What is the primary concern that Jonas expresses about his upcoming Assignment?
- The gender of his future spouse
- The fear of being released
- The way he fits into the community (correct)
- His swimming abilities
The community allows individuals to apply for Elsewhere if they do not fit in.
The community allows individuals to apply for Elsewhere if they do not fit in.
True (A)
What does Jonas believe about the way the community is organized?
What does Jonas believe about the way the community is organized?
It is meticulously ordered with carefully made choices.
If an adult applies to receive a spouse, they may wait _______ or even years before a Match is approved.
If an adult applies to receive a spouse, they may wait _______ or even years before a Match is approved.
Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
What emotional state does Jonas have as the Ceremony approaches?
What emotional state does Jonas have as the Ceremony approaches?
Jonas feels that the choices in the community allow for personal freedom.
Jonas feels that the choices in the community allow for personal freedom.
How does Asher react when Jonas asks if anyone has ever joined another community?
How does Asher react when Jonas asks if anyone has ever joined another community?
What does Jonas's number signify in the community?
What does Jonas's number signify in the community?
The Chief Elder believes that individuality is encouraged in the community.
The Chief Elder believes that individuality is encouraged in the community.
What role did the Chief Elder play during the Ceremony of Twelve?
What role did the Chief Elder play during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Jonas was the __ newchild born in his year.
Jonas was the __ newchild born in his year.
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Which of the following emotions did Jonas feel towards Madeline's success?
Which of the following emotions did Jonas feel towards Madeline's success?
Jonas's community encourages children to express their impulses freely.
Jonas's community encourages children to express their impulses freely.
What did the Chief Elder emphasize during her speech?
What did the Chief Elder emphasize during her speech?
What was Jonas's father's title within the community?
What was Jonas's father's title within the community?
Lily and Jonas felt confused about the visitors' behavior due to their understanding of the rules.
Lily and Jonas felt confused about the visitors' behavior due to their understanding of the rules.
What did Jonas feel when he thought about the visitors who didn't obey the rules?
What did Jonas feel when he thought about the visitors who didn't obey the rules?
Jonas's father expressed feelings of _____ about a newchild at his work.
Jonas's father expressed feelings of _____ about a newchild at his work.
What does the term 'feelings' imply in their community?
What does the term 'feelings' imply in their community?
Match the following roles in the community with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles in the community with their responsibilities:
Lily's feelings are usually complicated and difficult to express.
Lily's feelings are usually complicated and difficult to express.
Jonas and his group visited other communities when they were _____.
Jonas and his group visited other communities when they were _____.
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Study Notes
Jonas and His Community
- Jonas recently underwent the Ceremony of Eleven, a significant milestone before the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve.
- Assignments in the community are carefully determined by the Committee of Elders, considering various personal attributes like disposition and interests.
- Jonas’s friend Asher struggles with swimming and expresses doubt about fitting in, reflecting a theme of belonging and acceptance.
Community Structure and Rules
- The community has strict rules governing fitting in; those who feel they don't belong can apply for Elsewhere, with one individual reportedly disappearing after such an application.
- Relationships, including the Matching of Spouses, involve extensive evaluation and planning, often leading to long waiting times for Matches.
Ceremony of Twelve
- Jonas, referred to as Eleven-nineteen, has a slight advantage over younger peers but shares a collective anticipation with fellow Elevens regarding the Ceremony.
- The Chief Elder's speech highlights the importance of individual differences and how they will define each individual's future roles.
Themes of Individuality and Emotion
- Jonas and his sister, Lily, participate in an evening ritual where family members share feelings, showcasing emotional transparency in their interactions.
- In a discussion about visitors from another community, themes of cultural differences and adherence to rules arise, hinting at broader societal norms.
Jonas's Family Dynamics
- Jonas learns from his father's experience as a Nurturer, emphasizing the vital role of caregivers in the community, despite his lack of interest in that particular profession.
- The family's dynamic reflects straightforward communication, with Lily often expressing uncomplicated feelings, contrasting Jonas’s deeper reflections about his place in the community.
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