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What does the Giver now allow Jonas to experience?
What does the Giver now allow Jonas to experience?
Physical pain
How did Jonas feel when he realized no one else had ever experienced pain?
How did Jonas feel when he realized no one else had ever experienced pain?
Desperately lonely
What did the Giver do to help Jonas deal with the painful memories he was now receiving?
What did the Giver do to help Jonas deal with the painful memories he was now receiving?
The Giver would end each day with a pleasurable memory
What does the Giver say about the need to retain memory?
What does the Giver say about the need to retain memory?
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What memory caused the Giver to advise the Elders not to allow a population increase?
What memory caused the Giver to advise the Elders not to allow a population increase?
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When was the last time the Elders asked the Giver for advice?
When was the last time the Elders asked the Giver for advice?
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What does Jonas offer to do for Gabriel so his parents can sleep better?
What does Jonas offer to do for Gabriel so his parents can sleep better?
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What does Jonas do when Gabriel wakes in the middle of the night?
What does Jonas do when Gabriel wakes in the middle of the night?
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What frightened Jonas about giving a memory to Gabriel?
What frightened Jonas about giving a memory to Gabriel?
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Study Notes
Jonas's Experiences with Pain
- Jonas is now allowed to experience physical pain, a significant aspect of his training.
- He feels desperately lonely upon realizing that no one else in his community has experienced pain.
The Giver's Support
- To help Jonas cope with painful memories, the Giver ensures that each day ends with a pleasurable memory, providing emotional balance.
Importance of Memory
- The Giver emphasizes the necessity of retaining memory as it imparts wisdom to both himself and Jonas.
Advice Against Population Increase
- The Giver warns the Elders against population increase based on his memory of hunger, highlighting the consequences of overpopulation.
Role of the Giver
- The last occasion the Elders consulted the Giver was after a jet flew over the community, indicating his influential role in decision-making.
Jonas and Gabriel
- Jonas's mother suggests Gabriel may need to be released due to his sleep issues; Jonas offers to keep Gabriel in his room to help his parents rest.
Nighttime Comfort
- Whenever Gabriel wakes at night, Jonas comforts him by sharing the pleasant memory of sailing on a lake, fostering a bond between them.
Jonas's Concerns
- Jonas feels frightened by his ability to share memories with Gabriel, recognizing it as a power he doesn't fully understand and worries he's unqualified to wield.
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Explore key themes and concepts from Chapter 14 of 'The Giver' through these study questions. Delve into Jonas's experiences with physical pain and loneliness as he learns about emotions that others in his community do not feel. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the chapter's impact on Jonas's character development.
