The Giver Chapter Summaries Flashcards

Chapters 1-4

• Jonas is apprehensive about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve, a significant event in the community.
• Gabriel, a new child, is brought home by Jonas’s father for extra care, revealing a bond through their similar pale eyes.
• Jonas, along with friends Fiona and Asher, volunteers at the House of the Old, where he bathes an elder named Larrissa, emphasizing community roles.

Chapters 5-10

• Jonas experiences his first stirring, a dream involving Fiona, which leads to a conversation about emotions and their suppression through medication.
• Lily participates in the Ceremony of Eight, receiving a shirt with buttons, symbolizing her growing independence.
• During the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas is skipped, raising his anxiety, until the Chief Elder reveals he has been selected as the Receiver, a prestigious and rare honor.

Chapters 11-16

• Jonas’s training begins with the Giver, who shares the memory of snow, introducing him to sensations and perceptions like cold.
• He begins to see colors, starting with red, which highlights his awakening to the complexity of emotions and experiences.
• Jonas inadvertently transmits soothing memories to Gabriel, showcasing a developing connection; however, he is disturbed by memories of war and the absence of love in their world.

Chapters 17-20

• Jonas confronts his friends playing war, overwhelmed by memories of actual conflict, leading to tears and a deeper understanding of violence.
• The Giver reveals the grim reality of "release," including an incident involving twins where Jonas learns his father is involved in executions.
• Struggling with the truth of his father's actions, Jonas chooses to stay with the Giver for support, solidifying their partnership in plotting to return memories to the community.

Chapters 21-23

• Jonas discovers that Gabriel is scheduled for release, prompting him to flee the community with the infant.
• Utilizing his father’s bike for their escape, Jonas and Gabriel roam outside the community while being pursued by search planes, highlighting their perilous situation.
• The duo faces harsh conditions but eventually finds a sled, reminiscent of Jonas's past memories, leading them to a house from Jonas's training, symbolizing hope and freedom.