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Why was the audience ill at ease when Jonas' number was not called?
Why was the audience ill at ease when Jonas' number was not called?
It was highly unusual and the Chief Elder never made mistakes.
How did Jonas feel when his number (19) was skipped?
How did Jonas feel when his number (19) was skipped?
He was very worried and had a hard time paying attention to the rest of the Ceremony of Elevens.
What does the Chief Elder mean when she says that Jonas has not been assigned, but rather selected?
What does the Chief Elder mean when she says that Jonas has not been assigned, but rather selected?
His new position required a lot more observation than the others and they only give this position when the one person holding it is getting too old.
What does the Chief Elder mean when she says they failed in their selection ten years ago?
What does the Chief Elder mean when she says they failed in their selection ten years ago?
How does everyone act towards Jonas after the announcement?
How does everyone act towards Jonas after the announcement?
Why is Jonas panicked when the Chief Elder says he has the ability to see beyond?
Why is Jonas panicked when the Chief Elder says he has the ability to see beyond?
Why can't the new receiver (Jonas) be observed?
Why can't the new receiver (Jonas) be observed?
Why does Jonas' assignment folder only have one sheet?
Why does Jonas' assignment folder only have one sheet?
What does the one sheet in the folder tell him?
What does the one sheet in the folder tell him?
Why was Jonas upset after reading the list?
Why was Jonas upset after reading the list?
What qualities did Jonas have to have to be selected?
What qualities did Jonas have to have to be selected?
What frightens Jonas about the physical pain the Elder talked about?
What frightens Jonas about the physical pain the Elder talked about?
Why did the prospect of no medication worry Jonas?
Why did the prospect of no medication worry Jonas?
Would lying be easy for Jonas?
Would lying be easy for Jonas?
On the first day of training, how were the Twelves' bicycles changed?
On the first day of training, how were the Twelves' bicycles changed?
Why was it strange that the door at the Annex had to be unlocked?
Why was it strange that the door at the Annex had to be unlocked?
What is the receptionist's explanation of why the doors are locked?
What is the receptionist's explanation of why the doors are locked?
What was different about the books in the office?
What was different about the books in the office?
What was the Elder receiver's job, when it came to Jonas?
What was the Elder receiver's job, when it came to Jonas?
Why does the Elder receiver compare his job to going downhill on a sled?
Why does the Elder receiver compare his job to going downhill on a sled?
Why does this snow analogy confuse Jonas?
Why does this snow analogy confuse Jonas?
To help Jonas understand snow, what does he do?
To help Jonas understand snow, what does he do?
How does the Elder receiver begin to test Jonas?
How does the Elder receiver begin to test Jonas?
What is Sameness?
What is Sameness?
What is the first painful experience given to Jonas?
What is the first painful experience given to Jonas?
Now that he will be called the Receiver, what is Jonas to call the old man?
Now that he will be called the Receiver, what is Jonas to call the old man?
What did all the kids, except Jonas, do at school the next day?
What did all the kids, except Jonas, do at school the next day?
How does Fiona seem different to Jonas?
How does Fiona seem different to Jonas?
Why does Jonas see the apple and Fiona's hair looking different?
Why does Jonas see the apple and Fiona's hair looking different?
To give Jonas complete knowledge of color, what does he transmit?
To give Jonas complete knowledge of color, what does he transmit?
What does The Giver tell Jonas about choice?
What does The Giver tell Jonas about choice?
Since he is exempt from being rude, what does Jonas ask The Giver?
Since he is exempt from being rude, what does Jonas ask The Giver?
What happened when the last Receiver failed?
What happened when the last Receiver failed?
Why did The Giver send Jonas home on certain days without any training?
Why did The Giver send Jonas home on certain days without any training?
When Jonas tries to understand The Giver's pain, what memory does The Giver transmit?
When Jonas tries to understand The Giver's pain, what memory does The Giver transmit?
While Jonas received pain memories every day, what was The Giver sure to do at the end of each training session?
While Jonas received pain memories every day, what was The Giver sure to do at the end of each training session?
What did Jonas learn about why each family can only have two children?
What did Jonas learn about why each family can only have two children?
What power does Jonas use on Gabriel to help him sleep?
What power does Jonas use on Gabriel to help him sleep?
Why does giving these memories to Gabriel scare Jonas?
Why does giving these memories to Gabriel scare Jonas?
What painful memory does The Giver pass to Jonas at the end of chapter fifteen?
What painful memory does The Giver pass to Jonas at the end of chapter fifteen?
Study Notes
Ceremony of Elevens and Jonas' Selection
- Jonas's number, 19, was skipped, causing unease among the audience due to the Chief Elder's reputation for accuracy.
- After being skipped, Jonas felt worried and distracted during the Ceremony, experiencing a sense of foreboding.
- The Chief Elder clarified that Jonas was not "assigned" but "selected" for a unique role requiring significant observation due to the prior receiver aging.
- The failure in selection ten years ago remains a mystery as the previously chosen girl vanished without explanation.
- Following the announcement, the community feels a shift; while they express pride, Jonas senses hesitation and a change in their attitude.
Jonas' Unique Role and Responsibilities
- Jonas panics at the mention of "seeing beyond," doubting his abilities, and fearing that he is the wrong choice for the position.
- The new Receiver's powers are unparalleled and cannot be observed by others, indicating a significant difference in responsibility.
- Jonas's assignment folder is sparse, containing minimal guidance due to the uniqueness of his role.
- Key directives in Jonas's folder include immediate training attendance, exemptions from certain community rules, and prohibitions against discussing his training and experiencing pain relief.
Understanding Pain and Choice
- Jonas grapples with the concept of experiencing physical pain, particularly concerning the mention of intense suffering he might encounter.
- Concerns arise regarding the absence of pain medication during training, as the community generally shields individuals from pain.
- Jonas struggles with the concept of lying, as he has been conditioned to be truthful from a young age, making this directive difficult for him.
Training and New Experiences
- The Twelves received new nameplates indicating their transition to "citizens in training" as they begin their new roles.
- The Annex's locked door, unusual for the community, is essential for the focus needed for Jonas’s training.
- Unfamiliar books in the office signify the breadth of knowledge Jonas is about to learn in stark contrast to his previous experiences.
The Giver's Teaching Method
- The Giver's responsibility includes transferring all past memories to Jonas to prepare him for his role.
- A metaphor comparing the transmission of memories to sledding conveys that initial exhilaration can give way to challenges, though Jonas finds this analogy perplexing due to his lack of knowledge about snow.
- To clarify the concept of snow, The Giver creates a tactile experience for Jonas through memory transmission.
Gaining Knowledge and Skills
- Jonas’s first painful experience given is the sensation of sunburn, providing him firsthand knowledge of pain.
- As Jonas begins to perceive colors like red, he realizes this is a new ability gained through his training with The Giver.
- Through memories, Jonas grasps the complexity of choice, understanding that although it brings freedom, it can also lead to dangerous outcomes if mishandled.
Emotional Connections and Family Dynamics
- The conversation between Jonas and The Giver reveals the melancholy of relationships, such as spouses, and highlights the distinctions in their community's structure.
- The loss of memories from the previous Receiver underscores the significance of Jonas's role in retaining collective experience.
Challenges in Training
- The Giver sometimes sends Jonas home without training due to overwhelming pain from transmitted memories.
- Through shared painful experiences, such as a sled accident, Jonas learns to comprehend and share the burden of pain.
- Each training session ends with a pleasant memory to mitigate Jonas's pain, balancing the heavy experiences shared.
Community Regulations and Personal Struggles
- Jonas learns that families can have only two children to prevent hunger issues, highlighting the community's control over reproduction and resource management.
- Jonas helps Gabriel sleep by sharing gentle memories, which raises concerns about overstepping his role as a Receiver, showing his developing emotional connection.
- At the end of Chapter 15, Jonas receives his first vivid memory of warfare, exposing him to the harsh realities of human experience and suffering.
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