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Jonas is not allowed to apply for release.
Jonas is not allowed to apply for release.
True
What painful emotion was the previous Receiver in Training unable to cope with, causing her to ask for release?
What painful emotion was the previous Receiver in Training unable to cope with, causing her to ask for release?
Loneliness
What was the name of the previous Receiver in Training?
What was the name of the previous Receiver in Training?
Rosemary
What painful memory does the Giver deliberately keep from the previous Receiver in Training?
What painful memory does the Giver deliberately keep from the previous Receiver in Training?
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When does the Giver say he can apply for release?
When does the Giver say he can apply for release?
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How does Jonas deal with the painful feelings from the memories?
How does Jonas deal with the painful feelings from the memories?
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Why was losing Rosemary a disaster?
Why was losing Rosemary a disaster?
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What happens after Rosemary kisses The Giver on the cheek?
What happens after Rosemary kisses The Giver on the cheek?
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What specific emotion does The Giver say he felt for Rosemary?
What specific emotion does The Giver say he felt for Rosemary?
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At this point in the book, how long has Jonas been in training?
At this point in the book, how long has Jonas been in training?
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Study Notes
Release and Training
- Jonas is prohibited from applying for release, a significant rule in his community.
- The previous Receiver in Training, Rosemary, was unable to handle the painful emotion of loneliness, leading her to seek release.
- The Giver holds the duty of teaching Jonas, which includes managing the emotional burden of memories.
Key Characters
- Rosemary is identified as the prior Receiver in Training whose struggles impact the community.
- The Giver expresses a deep sense of love for Rosemary, illustrating emotional connections within the narrative.
Memories and Their Impact
- Warfare is a painful memory that The Giver chooses to withhold from Rosemary, exemplifying the heavy load of memories carried by the Receivers.
- When Rosemary requested release after just five weeks of training, all memories she had absorbed returned to the community, impacting its collective consciousness.
Jonas's Experience
- Jonas copes with difficult feelings related to memories by relying on The Giver for support during his training.
- As of this chapter, Jonas has been in training for one year, indicating his progress and development as a Receiver of Memory.
Conclusion
- The discussion of release and the emotional turmoil faced by Receivers highlights the weight of memories in shaping individual and collective experiences in Jonas's society.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 18 from 'The Giver' with these flashcards. This quiz includes questions about key characters and themes, including Jonas, the previous Receiver, and themes of release and loneliness.
