Questions and Answers
What memory does The Giver give Jonas and why?
War; The Giver was in so much pain that he needed to give the memory away to Jonas
Why is The Giver looking away from Jonas when Jonas wakes back up?
He feels bad that he had to give Jonas that painful memory.
Why was chapter 15 so short?
It emphasizes how terrible the memory of war is.
What does chapter 15 emphasize?
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How does the memory of war affect Jonas?
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What memory does Jonas experience next that is a normal occurrence in our society?
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How does the candle example relate to the idea of love and why it is outlawed?
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What are Jonas' parents' reactions when he asks if they love him?
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Why do you think that Jonas lies about understanding why it's inappropriate to use the word 'love'?
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What does Jonas tell Gabriel as he sleeps?
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What act of defiance does Jonas commit the next morning?
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What is different about this day in chapter 17?
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How long has it been since Jonas stopped taking his pills?
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What has changed since Jonas stopped taking his pills?
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What does Jonas realize about the time Lily expressed anger on the playground?
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How does Jonas react to the other kids playing war?
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What significant event will happen tomorrow?
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What job does Jonas' mother say Lily should be assigned to?
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What does Jonas ask The Giver at the beginning of chapter 18?
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How does The Giver describe the previous receiver in training?
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What was the previous receiver in training's name?
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How did The Giver feel about Rosemary?
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What does Jonas worry about after hearing the story about Rosemary?
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What do you think The Giver is thinking about at the end of chapter 18?
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How is Jonas able to watch the twins release?
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What shocking secret about the society does Jonas learn?
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Why do you think Lowry compares the chute in the medical room to the trash chute at school?
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What does this reveal about how they treat their dead?
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What is Jonas feeling at the end of chapter 19?
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Study Notes
Chapter 15-19 Overview
- Jonas receives the memory of war, which causes immense pain and suffering, leading The Giver to share it with him.
- The Giver avoids eye contact with Jonas upon waking, feeling regret for imparting such a traumatic memory.
Chapter Highlights
- Chapter 15's brevity underscores the horrific impact of war memories, leaving both characters speechless.
- Jonas is deeply affected by the memory, expressing reluctance to return to the Annex for training.
- Jonas's first experience of a commonplace event in society is a birthday party, contrasting with his community's lack of emotional depth.
Love and Language
- A candle symbolizes warmth and comfort but also embodies danger, reflecting the complexity of love, which is outlawed in Jonas's society.
- When Jonas inquires about love, his parents reprimand him for using imprecise language, indicating a rigid societal norm around emotions.
- Jonas feels compelled to lie about understanding the inappropriateness of "love" to avoid conflict with his parents.
Jonas's Awakening
- As Jonas confides in Gabriel while he sleeps, he expresses hope for a world filled with love.
- The following morning, Jonas defies societal norms by refusing to take his pills for the "stirrings" associated with emotions.
- During chapter 17, Jonas experiences an unscheduled holiday, marking a shift in his routine after four weeks of pill abstention.
Emotional Growth
- Since abandoning his pills, Jonas gains heightened emotions, consistent visions of color, and vivid dreams.
- He begins to perceive the superficiality of his sister Lily's emotions after observing her playground behavior.
- Jonas reacts with distress to the children's game of war, revealing his inner turmoil.
Societal Secrets
- A significant event looms as Jonas's father prepares to release one of the twins from the community.
- Jonas's mother suggests a future assignment for Lily as a storyteller, highlighting societal roles.
- In chapter 18, Jonas questions The Giver about release, hinting at his growing understanding of the community's dark practices.
The Previous Receiver
- The Giver reflects on his previous trainee, Rosemary, describing her as remarkable and expressing deep affection.
- Jonas becomes anxious about the implications of his role if he were to be lost, fearing a loss of collective memories.
Discovering the Truth
- Jonas observes an impending release and discovers the shocking reality that release equates to death.
- The comparison of the release chute to a trash chute highlights the community's dehumanizing treatment of the deceased.
- Overall, the treatment of the deceased reveals a lack of respect, as proper burials are absent in Jonas's society.
Jonas's Emotional State
- By the end of chapter 19, Jonas is overwhelmed with horror and sorrow after learning the grim truth about release.
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This quiz covers the key events and themes from chapters 15 to 19 of 'The Giver.' Explore the emotional depth Jonas experiences through the memories of war and the symbol of love in his society. Test your understanding of the impact these memories have on Jonas and The Giver's relationship.