The Giver Chapters 11-23 Flashcards

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Why did the community go 'climate control'?

Bad weather wasn't good for growing food (crops).

Why were hills eliminated when society went to Sameness?

Hills slowed down transportation.

Does the Receiver have honor or power in this society? Explain the difference.

The Receiver has honor. He is respected and his opinion is asked, but he does not have the power or influence to make changes.

The old man calls himself 'The Giver'. What does he give to Jonas?

The old man gives Jonas memories. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas' relationship with his peers change after he receives his Assignment? Why do you think this is?

His friends act more distant. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what Jonas' ability to 'See Beyond' is.

Jonas can see colors. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas begin to feel angry all of the time, even at his friends?

He is angry that everyone is satisfied with their lives, which are unquestioned and unexciting. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'comfort object'?

It's a small stuffed animal that young children receive, which is used at nighttime to help them fall asleep. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of having one Receiver hold all of the memories of the past?

One person holding all of the memories means that everyone doesn't have to feel the pain of the memories. Signup and view all the answers

In the past, when the Receiver was asked by the Elders if they should increase the number of births for each Birthmother from 3 to 4, what did the Receiver tell them, and why?

He said that they should not increase the number of births, because that may lead to scarcity of food, starvation, and warfare. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in this community when identical twins are born? Why?

The smaller one is 'released', because having two people who looked exactly alike would cause confusion. Signup and view all the answers

Describe one of the most painful memories that Jonas receives from The Giver.

The Giver transmits a memory of a battlefield, where people and horses are dying. Signup and view all the answers

Describe The Giver's favorite memory, and explain what new ideas Jonas learns about.

The Giver's favorite memory is of Christmas, where Jonas experiences the presence of grandparents, and feels love. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what you know about Rosemary.

Rosemary was the former Receiver being trained 10 years ago. After she experienced mental pain, she asked to be released. She was The Giver's daughter. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas learn about 'release' when he watches the video of his father, a Nurturer, 'release' the twin baby?

Release is a kind of euthanasia, in the case of newborns, infanticide. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the plan that Jonas and The Giver come up with in order to help Jonas escape to find Elsewhere.

Jonas would hide his clothes and bicycle near the river so people would believe that he had drowned. Meanwhile, The Giver would have ordered a truck, which Jonas will hide in, so he can get out of the community. Then, The Giver will help the community deal with all of the memories that will be released when Jonas crosses into Elsewhere. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why their plan gets changed.

It has been decided that Gabriel is going to be released the following day, so Jonas grabs him that night and runs away with his father's bicycle. Signup and view all the answers

Right after Jonas escapes the community, what is his biggest concern or fear?

He has to avoid being detected by the search planes. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas avoid detection from the planes with heat-seeking devices?

He thinks of memories that involve snow and cold. Signup and view all the answers

After the planes stop flying overhead looking for him, what is Jonas' biggest concern?

Starvation, then the cooling weather. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas feed Gabriel and himself after they escape?

At first, they steal food from farms, but later he finds berries and catches a couple fish in a net that he makes from Gabriel's blanket. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Climate Control and Sameness

Climate control was implemented due to bad weather adversely affecting crop growth.
Hills were eradicated to improve transportation efficiency under the Sameness principle.

Role of the Receiver

The Receiver holds an honored position, respected within the community, but lacks genuine power to instigate change.
The current Receiver, referred to as "The Giver," imparts memories to Jonas, offering insights into a richer existence and hope for a better future.

Jonas' Transformation

After receiving his Assignment, Jonas feels alienated as his peers react to his perceived differences.
Jonas develops the ability to 'See Beyond,' which includes perceiving colors, signifying a deeper understanding of the world.

Emotional Struggles

Jonas experiences rising anger towards his peers who revel in their unexamined, mundane lives.
He discovers that one individual carrying all past memories spares the community from the weight of painful experiences.

Community Practices

In instances of identical twins, the community mandates the release of the smaller infant to avoid confusion.
The Giver transmits a painful battlefield memory to Jonas, showcasing the brutality of war.

Insights and Past Tragedies

The Giver shares his cherished memory of Christmas, allowing Jonas to experience love and familial bonds.
Rosemary, a previous Receiver and The Giver's daughter, sought release after enduring severe mental anguish from memories.

Understanding Release

Upon witnessing his father's 'release' of a twin, Jonas learns that it equates to euthanasia or infanticide in the context of the community's practice.

Escape Plan

Jonas and The Giver devise a plan for Jonas to escape: he will hide his belongings to fake his death while escaping with Gabriel in a truck arranged by The Giver.

Change of Plans and Escape

The plan is forced to change when Jonas learns that Gabriel is scheduled for release, prompting immediate action to flee with him.
Jonas' primary concern during his escape is to evade detection from search planes.

Survival Strategies

To mask his heat signature from search planes, Jonas recalls memories of snow and cold.
Initially, Jonas resorts to stealing food but later finds sustenance through foraging berries and fishing using a net made from Gabriel's blanket.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts from 'The Giver' in chapters 11 to 23. This quiz focuses on the societal changes and significant roles within the narrative. Challenge yourself with these flashcards to deepen your understanding of the book's themes and ideas.