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Why did Jonas apologize to the Giver?
Why did Jonas apologize to the Giver?
For having wasted so much time talking about release.
What is the reasoning behind releasing one twin?
What is the reasoning behind releasing one twin?
The sameness of the twins would be confusing.
Why did the Giver suggest watching the release?
Why did the Giver suggest watching the release?
To show Jonas the horror of release.
What word did Jonas' father use to describe the lighter twin?
What word did Jonas' father use to describe the lighter twin?
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Explain how the twin was released.
Explain how the twin was released.
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How does Jonas react to the release?
How does Jonas react to the release?
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What did the Giver say about Rosemary's release?
What did the Giver say about Rosemary's release?
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How does Jonas view both his father's and Fiona's jobs?
How does Jonas view both his father's and Fiona's jobs?
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Why did Jonas lash out to the Giver?
Why did Jonas lash out to the Giver?
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How does Jonas treat the assistant?
How does Jonas treat the assistant?
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Explain the climax of the novel, which happens in this chapter (chapter 20).
Explain the climax of the novel, which happens in this chapter (chapter 20).
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What do the Giver and Jonas plan to do?
What do the Giver and Jonas plan to do?
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How has Jonas's feelings toward his family changed?
How has Jonas's feelings toward his family changed?
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Study Notes
Jonás's Apology
- Jonas apologizes to the Giver for wasting time discussing the concept of release.
Twin Release
- One twin is released to avoid confusion caused by their sameness within the community.
Viewing Release
- The Giver suggests that Jonas observe a release to understand its horrific reality.
Descriptive Terms
- Jonas' father uses the term "a shrimp" to describe the lighter twin during the release.
Method of Release
- The release of the twin involves Jonas's father injecting the baby in a vein in its forehead.
Jonas's Reaction
- Shock and horror overwhelm Jonas upon witnessing the release.
Rosemary's Release
- The Giver reveals that Rosemary self-administered the injection during her release, an event he could not bear to witness.
Jobs of Jonas's Parents
- Jonas views both of his parents' occupations as acts of killing, specifically regarding infants and the elderly.
Conflict with the Giver
- Jonas lashes out at the Giver, expressing his deep upset over recent events.
Treatment towards the Assistant
- Jonas mocks an assistant, highlighting her compliance with the community's rules.
Climax of the Novel
- The climax occurs as Jonas realizes he must leave the community to initiate change, reflecting his desire for a better society.
Escape Plan
- Jonas and the Giver devise a plan for his escape, where the Giver will claim Jonas drowned, allowing the community to feel the pain of his memories.
Change in Family Dynamics
- Jonas feels resentment towards his family, perceiving them as untruthful regarding their work and actions.
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