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Why was the Pilot released from the community?
Why was the Pilot released from the community?
He misread his navigational instructions and frightened the community.
Why does Jonas decide that 'apprehensive' is a better word for his feeling than 'frightened'?
Why does Jonas decide that 'apprehensive' is a better word for his feeling than 'frightened'?
He thinks it expresses more precisely how he feels.
What does Jonas's mother do for a living?
What does Jonas's mother do for a living?
She works for the Department of Justice.
Which rule is most frequently broken in Jonas's community?
Which rule is most frequently broken in Jonas's community?
Why does Jonas's mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?
Why does Jonas's mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?
Why does Jonas worry about Asher's assignment?
Why does Jonas worry about Asher's assignment?
Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?
Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?
What do you think might happen to someone who is released from the community?
What do you think might happen to someone who is released from the community?
What is different about the way children are born and infants are cared for in the community?
What is different about the way children are born and infants are cared for in the community?
What happens at the Ceremony of One?
What happens at the Ceremony of One?
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?
How are family units created in this community?
How are family units created in this community?
How does the community react to the death of a child in the river?
How does the community react to the death of a child in the river?
What sets the Ceremony of Twelve apart from all other age ceremonies?
What sets the Ceremony of Twelve apart from all other age ceremonies?
Which of the following is Jonas required to have in order to be the Receiver?
Which of the following is Jonas required to have in order to be the Receiver?
Which of the following was not written on Jonas's assignment sheet?
Which of the following was not written on Jonas's assignment sheet?
What method does the Giver use to train Jonas?
What method does the Giver use to train Jonas?
Where did the Giver get his wisdom?
Where did the Giver get his wisdom?
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
What do Jonas' parents tell him about the previous Receiver of Memory's selection failure?
What do Jonas' parents tell him about the previous Receiver of Memory's selection failure?
What do the numbers assigned to each child signify?
What do the numbers assigned to each child signify?
Why does the Giver look older than he seems?
Why does the Giver look older than he seems?
Why is it necessary for there to be a Receiver?
Why is it necessary for there to be a Receiver?
Describe the process of transmission of memories. What is the experience like for Jonas?
Describe the process of transmission of memories. What is the experience like for Jonas?
Why do you think The Giver seems sad at the end of Jonas's first day of training?
Why do you think The Giver seems sad at the end of Jonas's first day of training?
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Study Notes
Community Structure and Rules
- The Pilot was released due to misreading navigational instructions, causing community alarm.
- In Jonas's community, children cannot ride bicycles until age nine, indicating a strict age-based regulation.
- Family units are formed as couples apply for children, restricted to one of each gender due to societal regulations.
Emotional and Developmental Themes
- Jonas feels "apprehensive" rather than "frightened," indicating a desire for more nuanced emotional understanding.
- Jonas's mother discourages Lily from aspiring to be a Birthmother, considering it an insignificant role with little honor in society.
Assignments and Community Roles
- Jonas worries about Asher's Assignment because Asher does not exhibit any strong interests or skills.
- The Ceremony of Twelve marks a significant transition as children are assigned their lifelong jobs, signifying their entry into adulthood.
- Intelligence is a key requirement for Jonas's role as The Receiver, underscoring the community's emphasis on competence.
Memory and Training
- The Giver trains Jonas through direct memory transfer, placing hands on Jonas's back to convey experiences.
- Jonas's first memory is a pleasurable sled ride through snow, marking his introduction to deeper sensory experiences.
- The Giver's wisdom comes from the memories passed down from previous Receivers, highlighting the importance of historical knowledge in the community's structure.
Consequences of Release and Loss
- Gabriel is at risk of release due to slow growth and sleep issues, emphasizing the community's zero tolerance for non-conformity.
- The community responds to child deaths with a ritual of chanting names, illustrating a communal approach to loss and remembrance.
- Jonas's parents do not speak of the prior Receiver's failure, indicating a culture of silence surrounding failure and emotional trauma.
Philosophical Reflections
- The necessity for a Receiver exists to hold all past memories, allowing the community to avoid the burden of history, but this isolation from experiences raises ethical questions about ignorance versus knowledge.
- Jonas discovers that holding memories comes with stress, as indicated by The Giver's aged appearance, hinting at the emotional toll of remembrance.
- The process of memory transmission is described as immersive, where Jonas experiences memories deeply, suggesting a profound connection to the past that contrasts with his community's values of sameness.
Insights into Pain and Suffering
- The Giver feels sadness as he transmits painful memories to Jonas, foreshadowing the emotional challenges related to knowledge and empathy.
- Jonas's comment about understanding pain is met with silence, suggesting The Giver's awareness of greater sorrows yet to be revealed, emphasizing the weight of knowledge that comes with Jonas’s new role.
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