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What had Jonas's mind shut out?
What had Jonas's mind shut out?
the anticipation, excitement, pride, happy kinship with friends
Now, what was the only emotion Jonas felt?
Now, what was the only emotion Jonas felt?
humiliation and terror
What was Jonas's clapping?
What was Jonas's clapping?
a meaningless gesture that he wasn't even aware of
Why did the Chief Elder apologize to the community?
Why did the Chief Elder apologize to the community?
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What did the Chief Elder apologize to Jonas for?
What did the Chief Elder apologize to Jonas for?
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In his own dwelling, what type of walk did Jonas practice?
In his own dwelling, what type of walk did Jonas practice?
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Describe Jonas as he walked to the stage.
Describe Jonas as he walked to the stage.
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What had Jonas been selected to become?
What had Jonas been selected to become?
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Why is Jonas's Assignment very rare?
Why is Jonas's Assignment very rare?
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Who was the man that Jonas had never seen to notice before sitting with the Committee of Elders?
Who was the man that Jonas had never seen to notice before sitting with the Committee of Elders?
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How long ago was the committee's last selection?
How long ago was the committee's last selection?
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What do the committee sometimes worry about?
What do the committee sometimes worry about?
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Because the Receiver-in-training cannot be observed, what had the selection be?
Because the Receiver-in-training cannot be observed, what had the selection be?
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What is the most honored job in the community?
What is the most honored job in the community?
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What are the four qualities the Receiver must have?
What are the four qualities the Receiver must have?
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What quality did Jonas not yet possess?
What quality did Jonas not yet possess?
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Why is courage required?
Why is courage required?
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Why is the physical pain indescribable?
Why is the physical pain indescribable?
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What is the one quality that the Chief Elder cannot understand?
What is the one quality that the Chief Elder cannot understand?
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When Jonas turned to look at the audience, what happened?
When Jonas turned to look at the audience, what happened?
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What had the community started doing after Jonas was named Receiver of Memory?
What had the community started doing after Jonas was named Receiver of Memory?
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What was the community doing with the chant?
What was the community doing with the chant?
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What had Jonas's heart swelled with?
What had Jonas's heart swelled with?
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What was Jonas scared of?
What was Jonas scared of?
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What made Jonas feel a 'tiny silver of sureness for the first time'?
What made Jonas feel a 'tiny silver of sureness for the first time'?
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Study Notes
Jonas's Emotions
- Initially, Jonas's emotions were shut out, suppressing feelings like anticipation, excitement, pride, and connection with friends.
- The only emotions Jonas felt after the selection were humiliation and terror.
Chief Elder's Role
- The Chief Elder apologized to the community for causing anxiety during the selection process.
- An apology was also directed at Jonas specifically, acknowledging the anguish his selection caused him.
Jonas's Behavior
- Jonas clapped unconsciously, unaware that it was a meaningless gesture.
- As he walked to the stage, he felt his feet weighted and clumsy, forcing himself to move forward.
Selection Process
- Jonas was selected to become the Receiver of Memory, a prestigious and unique role in the community.
- The position of Receiver is rare, as only one individual holds the role at a time, and Jonas is the sole trainee for his successor.
Community Concerns
- The Committee of Elders harbored worries that an assigned individual might not develop all necessary attributes despite training.
- The last selection by the committee occurred ten years prior, marking a significant gap since Jonas's selection.
Attributes of a Receiver
- The most honored job in the community is the Receiver of Memory, requiring attributes such as intelligence, integrity, courage, and wisdom.
- Jonas has not yet acquired the quality of wisdom, a crucial trait for his new role.
Training Challenges
- Courage is essential for Jonas due to the nature of his training, which involves experiencing physical pain.
- The pain experienced during training is beyond the comprehension of the community, emphasizing its severity.
Capacity to See Beyond
- The Chief Elder struggles to understand the quality known as Capacity to See Beyond, which is vital for the Receiver.
Transformation of the Audience
- When Jonas looked at the audience, their appearance shifted, reminiscent of the apple's change.
- After being named the Receiver of Memory, the community began chanting Jonas's name, symbolizing acceptance of his new role.
Jonas's Inner Conflict
- Jonas's heart swelled with a mix of gratitude, pride, and fear, illustrating his complex emotions about the selection.
- He felt scared and uncertain about what his new role entailed and what future changes it might bring.
Moments of Clarity
- A moment of clarity for Jonas emerged when he witnessed the audience transform, similar to the apple, giving him a sense of sureness amidst his fears.
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