The Giver Chapters 1-12 Flashcards

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What number is Jonas?

What was Jonas selected to be?

Receiver of Memory

Where was Jonas selected to be Receiver of Memory?

Ceremony 12

Why do they take a pill?

to prevent 'stirrings' Signup and view all the answers

What kind of eyes does Jonas have?

pale Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas's sister's name?

Lily Signup and view all the answers

How old is Lily?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Where does Lily want to volunteer at?

Nurturing Center Signup and view all the answers

Where does Jonas's mom work?

Department of Justice Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas's father?

a Nurturer Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonas's father ask for?

special reprieve from Gabriel Signup and view all the answers

Who gives a speech at the Ceremony?

Chief Elder Signup and view all the answers

What is the Chief Elder's job?

to make important decisions for the community Signup and view all the answers

How often are Chief Elders picked?

every 10 years Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jonas's best friend?

Asher Signup and view all the answers

What is Asher in charge of?

Assistant Director of Recreation Signup and view all the answers

Asher's personality?

fun loving and hyper Signup and view all the answers

Who is Fiona?

a friend of Jonas Signup and view all the answers

What was Fiona assigned to?

Caretaker of the Old Signup and view all the answers

Fiona's personality?

calm, gentle, and serene Signup and view all the answers

What does the Receiver do?

hold all of the memories Signup and view all the answers

Who has eyes like Jonas?

the Receiver and Gabriel Signup and view all the answers

What do the Committee of Elders do?

make all the important decisions Signup and view all the answers

Who is the new child staying with Jonas and his family?

Gabriel Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Ceremony of 1?

new children are given their name, they are placed with a family unit, they receive their comfort object Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Ceremony of 8?

children receive a jacket with smaller buttons and pockets, lose their comfort object, start their volunteer hours Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Ceremony of 9?

girls no longer have to wear hair ribbons, children receive their bikes Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Ceremony 10?

children get hair cuts, girls no longer have to wear their hair braided Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Ceremony 11?

no speeches, girls get different undergarments (bra), boys get longer pants, calculator for school Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Ceremony 12?

begins with a speech by Chief Elder, children receive their assignments, considered an untrained adult, age does not matter after this ceremony, each child is thanked for their childhood Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the Releasing Ceremony?

life story is told, person being released makes speech, other people make speeches, walk through doors never to be seen again Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the Ceremony of Loss?

murmuring the name quieter and quieter each time, trying to erase the person from their memory Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the Murmur of Replacement Ceremony?

they say the name louder and louder Signup and view all the answers

Nakedness Rule?

not allowed to see anyone naked and if it happens you have to apologize; rule does not apply to new children or the old Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualities for Receiver of Memory?

intelligence, integrity, wisdom, courage, capacity to see beyond Signup and view all the answers

Matching Spouses?

someone that compliments them; takes years to do; monitored for 3 years before apply for children Signup and view all the answers

Placement of Children?

each family can only have 2 kids; only one boy and one girl; given to families at the Ceremony of One Signup and view all the answers

Precision of Language?

important value in society; keeps people from telling unintentional lies; Asher received punishment for confusing snack with smack Signup and view all the answers

Society does not have?

weather, climate, animals, hills, money, discrimination, color, crime Signup and view all the answers

Things the Society Limits?

personal freedom, personal choices, personal identity, emotions, physical attachment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Roles

Jonas is the protagonist and is assigned the number 19.
Jonas is selected as the Receiver of Memory during Ceremony 12.
Lily, Jonas's 8-year-old sister, expresses a desire to volunteer at the Nurturing Center.
Asher, Jonas's best friend, holds the position of Assistant Director of Recreation and has a fun-loving, hyper personality.
Fiona, another friend of Jonas, is appointed as Caretaker of the Old, characterized by her calm and gentle demeanor.
Jonas's father works as a Nurturer, and his mother is employed at the Department of Justice.

Ceremonies and Community Structure

Ceremony of 1 involves naming new children, assigning them to family units, and providing comfort objects.
In Ceremony of 8, children receive jackets with smaller buttons, lose comfort objects, and start volunteer hours.
Ceremony of 9 allows girls to forego hair ribbons and receive bikes.
Ceremony of 10 includes haircuts and changes in hairstyle requirements for girls.
Ceremony of 11 introduces different undergarments for girls, longer pants for boys, and school calculators.
Ceremony of 12 is significant as children receive their lifelong assignments and are viewed as untrained adults. The Chief Elder delivers a speech, and each child is thanked for their childhood.

Societal Regulations and Values

The community takes a daily pill to suppress "stirrings," which is a euphemism for sexual feelings.
The Receiver of Memory holds all community memories and must possess qualities like intelligence, integrity, wisdom, courage, and the capacity to see beyond.
Precise language is a critical value to avoid unintentional lies, demonstrated by Asher receiving punishment for a verbal mix-up.

Community Characteristics

The society lacks diversity, as there is no weather, climate, animals, or varying landscapes, and discrimination, color, and crime are absent.
Personal freedoms, choices, identities, emotions, and physical attachments are significantly limited to maintain uniformity and control.

Family and Child Placement

Families can only have two children, one boy and one girl, assigned during Ceremony of One.
Matching spouses is a deliberate process to ensure compatibility and takes years to finalize, monitored for three years before children can be applied for.

Special Events and Observations

The Releasing Ceremony involves sharing the life story of the person being released, including speeches from individuals, ending with the person exiting through doors never to be seen again.
The Ceremony of Loss features a mourning ritual where the name of a deceased individual is murmured softly and gradually erased from memory.
The Murmur of Replacement Ceremony, in contrast, involves rising volume when recalling a recently replaced individual’s name.

Overall Themes

The narrative explores the tension between societal conformity and individuality, depicting a highly controlled environment that prioritizes sameness over personal expression and emotional connection.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 1-12 of 'The Giver' with these flashcards. Each card focuses on key concepts and details about the protagonist Jonas and his experiences in a dystopian society. Perfect for review or study before exams!