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What was announced as a rare special treat in chapter 17?
What was announced as a rare special treat in chapter 17?
- Today is declared an unscheduled holiday. (correct)
- An extended playtime.
- A story-telling event.
- A community festival.
How are Jonas's feelings different from his family's feelings?
How are Jonas's feelings different from his family's feelings?
Jonas can feel real joy, anger, and fear, while his family can only feel minor frustrations or happiness.
What upsets Jonas when he runs into Asher and Fiona and other children playing?
What upsets Jonas when he runs into Asher and Fiona and other children playing?
They are playing war and he knows how truly terrible war is.
What do we learn about the twins at the Nurturing Center?
What do we learn about the twins at the Nurturing Center?
What assignment does Mother suggest might be good for Lily?
What assignment does Mother suggest might be good for Lily?
What is the name of the receiver who failed?
What is the name of the receiver who failed?
Why did the former receiver fail?
Why did the former receiver fail?
What happened to the memories that were transferred to the failed receiver?
What happened to the memories that were transferred to the failed receiver?
Why is the Receiver's job so important to the community?
Why is the Receiver's job so important to the community?
Why does The Giver advise Jonas to stay away from the river?
Why does The Giver advise Jonas to stay away from the river?
What was rule 3 in Jonas's training rules?
What was rule 3 in Jonas's training rules?
What is Jonas able to see because of this rule?
What is Jonas able to see because of this rule?
Why does Lowry use italics for the question asked on page 147?
Why does Lowry use italics for the question asked on page 147?
How is Jonas's answer to this question important to the plot and to Jonas's character development?
How is Jonas's answer to this question important to the plot and to Jonas's character development?
What does Jonas learn about release?
What does Jonas learn about release?
How does Lowry describe Jonas's feelings at the end of the chapter?
How does Lowry describe Jonas's feelings at the end of the chapter?
Why does Jonas refuse to go home?
Why does Jonas refuse to go home?
How does The Giver comfort Jonas?
How does The Giver comfort Jonas?
What are the details of the escape plan Jonas and The Giver hatch?
What are the details of the escape plan Jonas and The Giver hatch?
Why is it so important that Jonas' memories stay with the community?
Why is it so important that Jonas' memories stay with the community?
How will his memories help bring about change?
How will his memories help bring about change?
How did The Giver first experience his sensing beyond?
How did The Giver first experience his sensing beyond?
What surprise is revealed at the end of the chapter?
What surprise is revealed at the end of the chapter?
What decision made the escape plan fall apart?
What decision made the escape plan fall apart?
What does Jonas do to avoid being found?
What does Jonas do to avoid being found?
What day was the escape to take place?
What day was the escape to take place?
What happened to Jonas during his fall?
What happened to Jonas during his fall?
What did Gabriel see that he thought was a plane?
What did Gabriel see that he thought was a plane?
What things does Jonas encounter as he leaves the Community?
What things does Jonas encounter as he leaves the Community?
What is Jonas' biggest fear now?
What is Jonas' biggest fear now?
What does Jonas no longer care about?
What does Jonas no longer care about?
How is Gabriel doing at this point?
How is Gabriel doing at this point?
Why must Jonas abandon the bicycle?
Why must Jonas abandon the bicycle?
What does Jonas see when he gets to the top of the hill?
What does Jonas see when he gets to the top of the hill?
What memory does Jonas give Gabriel to try to help him?
What memory does Jonas give Gabriel to try to help him?
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Study Notes
Chapter 17 Highlights
- An unscheduled holiday is announced, indicating a departure from routine.
- Jonas experiences emotions such as joy, anger, and fear, in contrast to his family's limited emotional range.
- Encountering Asher and Fiona playing war disturbs Jonas due to his understanding of its atrocities.
- At the Nurturing Center, only one twin is kept based on health.
Chapter 18 Insights
- The former receiver, Rosemary, failed because she was overwhelmed by troubling memories and sought release.
- The memories transferred to her became part of the community after her release.
- The Receiver's role is crucial as it shields the community from painful historical memories.
- Jonas is cautioned to avoid the river to prevent his accumulated memories from being released back to society.
Chapter 19 Key Developments
- Jonas is allowed to ask anything, reflecting a shift in his training rules.
- He views a video of Rosemary’s release, which shapes his understanding of the community's darker truths.
- The use of italics highlights the emotional weight of significant questions posed to Jonas.
- Jonas learns that release is synonymous with death, marking a pivotal moment in his development.
Chapter 20 Turning Points
- Jonas refuses to return home after witnessing his father's killing of the twin.
- The Giver offers comfort by discussing a plan for Jonas's escape from the community.
- Their escape plan involves Jonas leaving during the Ceremony under the pretense of a bike ride.
- Maintaining Jonas's memories within the community is essential for fostering change and awareness.
Chapter 21 Tensions Rise
- The escape plan is jeopardized by the decision to release Gabriel.
- To elude capture, Jonas travels at night and employs cold memories to avoid detection.
- The escape is scheduled for the night preceding the Ceremony.
Chapter 22 Jonas's Journey
- Jonas sustains injuries during a fall, impairing his ability to flee.
- Gabriel mistakenly believes a bird is a plane, signifying innocence and confusion.
- Upon leaving the Community, Jonas encounters nature in its wild, untamed state, including trees and wildlife.
- The overwhelming fear of failing to save Gabriel becomes Jonas's primary concern.
Chapter 23 Climactic Moments
- Gabriel exhibits signs of distress due to hunger and cold during their escape.
- Jonas must abandon their bicycle due to the accumulating snow, highlighting the challenges they face.
- Reaching the hilltop, Jonas sees a sled and vibrant houses, symbolizing hope and the promise of warmth.
- Jonas shares the memory of sunlight's warmth with Gabriel, attempting to ease his suffering.
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