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What attitude do the people of Jonas's society have toward the concept of love?
What attitude do the people of Jonas's society have toward the concept of love?
- They think it's essential
- They think it's confusing
- They think it's valuable
- They think it's obsolete (correct)
How does the concept of love reflect in family members' relationships?
How does the concept of love reflect in family members' relationships?
The family doesn't like to hear the term 'love'.
How would you define love?
How would you define love?
An intense feeling of deep affection or a deep romantic attachment to someone.
What is Jonas's initial reaction to the idea of giving everyone choices?
What is Jonas's initial reaction to the idea of giving everyone choices?
Why do you think Jonas reacts positively to the idea of giving everyone choices?
Why do you think Jonas reacts positively to the idea of giving everyone choices?
What changes Jonas's mind about choices?
What changes Jonas's mind about choices?
How is the nature of Jonas's feelings different from that of everyone else's feelings?
How is the nature of Jonas's feelings different from that of everyone else's feelings?
Why do you think Jonas decides to stop taking the pill?
Why do you think Jonas decides to stop taking the pill?
How is Jonas coming to feel alienated from his family and friends?
How is Jonas coming to feel alienated from his family and friends?
What does Jonas's father's use of a 'silly voice' when discussing release imply?
What does Jonas's father's use of a 'silly voice' when discussing release imply?
Why do painful memories seem to outweigh happy ones for The Giver, Jonas, and Rosemary?
Why do painful memories seem to outweigh happy ones for The Giver, Jonas, and Rosemary?
What do you think The Giver is thinking about at the end of Chapter 18?
What do you think The Giver is thinking about at the end of Chapter 18?
What does the recording of private ceremonies suggest about Jonas's society?
What does the recording of private ceremonies suggest about Jonas's society?
What aspects of the ceremony of release are disturbing?
What aspects of the ceremony of release are disturbing?
Why does The Giver not hate the people of their community?
Why does The Giver not hate the people of their community?
Why was Rosemary's failure as a Receiver significant?
Why was Rosemary's failure as a Receiver significant?
What new meaning does the term 'Elsewhere' have for Jonas and The Giver?
What new meaning does the term 'Elsewhere' have for Jonas and The Giver?
What reaction do you think the author intends the reader to have to Father's 'sweet, sing-song voice'?
What reaction do you think the author intends the reader to have to Father's 'sweet, sing-song voice'?
What changes in Jonas as their difficult journey continues?
What changes in Jonas as their difficult journey continues?
What must Jonas learn to do as the memories begin to fade?
What must Jonas learn to do as the memories begin to fade?
What theme is suggested by the first paragraph of Chapter 23?
What theme is suggested by the first paragraph of Chapter 23?
What do the snow and the single snowflake symbolize?
What do the snow and the single snowflake symbolize?
What do the memories passed from Giver to Receiver differ from real memories?
What do the memories passed from Giver to Receiver differ from real memories?
Why did Jonas return to the Annex room each day?
Why did Jonas return to the Annex room each day?
What did Jonas learn about individuality?
What did Jonas learn about individuality?
Why does Jonas tell The Giver not to give away his favorite memory yet?
Why does Jonas tell The Giver not to give away his favorite memory yet?
What was The Giver's favorite memory he gave to Jonas?
What was The Giver's favorite memory he gave to Jonas?
Why was Jonas curious about grandparents?
Why was Jonas curious about grandparents?
What do the memories of love and family do to Jonas?
What do the memories of love and family do to Jonas?
Why does Jonas realize the feeling of love is dangerous?
Why does Jonas realize the feeling of love is dangerous?
How does Jonas's mom react when he asks if she loves him?
How does Jonas's mom react when he asks if she loves him?
What is the first lie Jonas tells his mom?
What is the first lie Jonas tells his mom?
Why does Jonas talk to Gabriel at night?
Why does Jonas talk to Gabriel at night?
Why does Jonas stop taking his pills for 'stirrings'?
Why does Jonas stop taking his pills for 'stirrings'?
Why was Jonas upset with Asher for playing 'war'?
Why was Jonas upset with Asher for playing 'war'?
What does 'ecstatic' mean?
What does 'ecstatic' mean?
What does 'solitude' mean?
What does 'solitude' mean?
What does 'horde' mean?
What does 'horde' mean?
What does 'dejected' mean?
What does 'dejected' mean?
What does 'luminous' mean?
What does 'luminous' mean?
What does 'emphatically' mean?
What does 'emphatically' mean?
What does 'solace' mean?
What does 'solace' mean?
What does 'stealthily' mean?
What does 'stealthily' mean?
What does 'augmented' mean?
What does 'augmented' mean?
What does 'perils' mean?
What does 'perils' mean?
What does 'imperceptibly' mean?
What does 'imperceptibly' mean?
What does 'lethargy' mean?
What does 'lethargy' mean?
What does the Giver mean when he says, 'The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.'?
What does the Giver mean when he says, 'The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.'?
What does the Giver mean by saying, 'We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.'?
What does the Giver mean by saying, 'We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.'?
What does the Giver say about choosing?
What does the Giver say about choosing?
What does Jonas say about the feeling of love?
What does Jonas say about the feeling of love?
What surprising question does the narrator raise about language?
What surprising question does the narrator raise about language?
What does the Giver reflect on regarding past destruction?
What does the Giver reflect on regarding past destruction?
What does the Giver mean when he says, 'It's just that...without the memories it's all meaningless.'?
What does the Giver mean when he says, 'It's just that...without the memories it's all meaningless.'?
What question does Lily ask about Gabriel?
What question does Lily ask about Gabriel?
What does Father insist on with precision of language?
What does Father insist on with precision of language?
What does Asher apologize for?
What does Asher apologize for?
What was The Giver's favorite memory that he gave to Jonas?
What was The Giver's favorite memory that he gave to Jonas?
What new experiences does Jonas get during the memory of Christmas?
What new experiences does Jonas get during the memory of Christmas?
What did Jonas ask his parents when he got home from training?
What did Jonas ask his parents when he got home from training?
What was the first lie Jonas told his parents?
What was the first lie Jonas told his parents?
What did Jonas stop doing at the end of Chapter 16?
What did Jonas stop doing at the end of Chapter 16?
What was the consequence of Jonas not taking the pills for his stirrings?
What was the consequence of Jonas not taking the pills for his stirrings?
What was Jonas's father's responsibility when twins were born?
What was Jonas's father's responsibility when twins were born?
What is the name of the Receiver who failed prior to Jonas?
What is the name of the Receiver who failed prior to Jonas?
What happened to the previous Receiver, Rosemary?
What happened to the previous Receiver, Rosemary?
What did Jonas and The Giver think would happen if Jonas were lost?
What did Jonas and The Giver think would happen if Jonas were lost?
What describes the release of the new child?
What describes the release of the new child?
What did Jonas realize as he watched the tape of the release?
What did Jonas realize as he watched the tape of the release?
How did Jonas react after he watched the release?
How did Jonas react after he watched the release?
What ideas about changing things did The Giver express?
What ideas about changing things did The Giver express?
What special memory did The Giver offer to Jonas?
What special memory did The Giver offer to Jonas?
What did Jonas ask The Giver regarding escaping together?
What did Jonas ask The Giver regarding escaping together?
What is the connection between the Giver and Rosemary?
What is the connection between the Giver and Rosemary?
What did Jonas do instead of the original escape plan?
What did Jonas do instead of the original escape plan?
Describe Jonas's escape strategy.
Describe Jonas's escape strategy.
How did the story end?
How did the story end?
What does 'serene' mean?
What does 'serene' mean?
What does 'obsolete' mean?
What does 'obsolete' mean?
What does 'imploringly' mean?
What does 'imploringly' mean?
What does 'devastated' mean?
What does 'devastated' mean?
What does 'expertise' mean?
What does 'expertise' mean?
What does 'sarcastic' mean?
What does 'sarcastic' mean?
What does 'impeded' mean?
What does 'impeded' mean?
Study Notes
Attitudes Towards Love
- Love is viewed as obsolete in Jonas's society; family members avoid using the term.
- The lack of love impacts familial relationships, fostering emotional distance.
Jonas's Reactions and Development
- Jonas desires choice and freedom for everyone, initially fueled by his hope for a better life.
- Gaining memories alters Jonas's perception, leading to complex emotions unlike those of others.
- He stops taking pills to experience true feelings and embrace emotions.
Alienation and Disconnect
- Jonas's understanding of emotions causes him to feel alienated from his family and friends.
- Events in the later chapters further emphasize this growing distance, enhancing his isolation.
The Concept of Release
- The term "release" masks the harsh reality of death; it is presented lightly to minimize its significance.
- Witnessing a release profoundly impacts Jonas, changing his views on the society's moral fabric.
Memories, Pain, and the Nature of Courage
- Painful memories overshadow happy ones, indicating the heavy burden on both Jonas and The Giver.
- Rosemary's failure as a Receiver highlights that courage isn't merely about bravery but also the capacity to endure.
Understanding Society's Control
- The desire to maintain control leads society to avoid discussions regarding the implications of release.
- The Giver represents an understanding of the community’s manipulation and emotional detachment.
Jonas's Journey and Escape
- Jonas prepares to escape under the cover of night, highlighting themes of hope and liberation.
- The term "Elsewhere" evolves to symbolize freedom beyond the oppressive confines of their community.
- Jonas learns essential survival skills as he navigates through challenges while carrying Gabriel.
Symbolism Near the Story's End
- Elements like snow and warmth symbolize both struggle and the emotional connection Jonas forms with Gabriel.
- Climbing the hill signifies confronting challenges, while the sled represents a moment of pure joy amidst despair.
The Final Conflict and Ambiguity
- Jonas's journey culminates in uncertainty; the ending is deliberately ambiguous, leaving readers to ponder Jonas's fate.
- Memories shared between Jonas and The Giver signify the importance of connection and emotional depth in human experience.
Key Quotes
- "It's the choosing that's important, isn't it?" - underscores the value of personal decision-making over imposed choices.
- "Even trained for years...what words could you use...?" - expresses the challenge of conveying profound experiences through language.
- Jonas's realization regarding love as dangerous reflects the vulnerability that comes with deep emotional connections.
Themes of Individuality and Emotion
- Jonas's experiences lead him to understand individuality, especially through unique memories like birthday celebrations.
- The evolution of his feelings showcases the contrast between a controlled life and one enriched by genuine emotions.
The Nature of Control and Sacrifice
- The Giver's reflections on honesty reveal a complex moral landscape where the community actively suppresses knowledge.
- Jonas's sacrifice in choosing to escape reflects the theme of fighting against societal constraints for a deeper understanding of life.
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Test your understanding of Chapters 16-23 of 'The Giver'. This quiz explores key concepts such as the societal view of love and its implications on family dynamics. Get ready to dive deep into the themes and definitions presented in the final chapters of this thought-provoking novel.
