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What was the first question that Jonas asked The Giver in the beginning of chapter 18?
What was the first question that Jonas asked The Giver in the beginning of chapter 18?
Do you ever think about release.
Why does Jonas almost apologize when The Giver questions him about his question?
Why does Jonas almost apologize when The Giver questions him about his question?
Jonas was not specific.
How often does The Giver think about release?
How often does The Giver think about release?
Occasionally.
When does The Giver think about release?
When does The Giver think about release?
When will The Giver be permitted to apply for release?
When will The Giver be permitted to apply for release?
Why was Jonas not looking forward to the end of his training?
Why was Jonas not looking forward to the end of his training?
Why can't Jonas request for release?
Why can't Jonas request for release?
When did they hammer out rules of Jonas' release?
When did they hammer out rules of Jonas' release?
Describe the selection of the previous receiver.
Describe the selection of the previous receiver.
Who told Jonas that the previous receiver was a female?
Who told Jonas that the previous receiver was a female?
What was the previous receiver like?
What was the previous receiver like?
What was the previous receiver's name?
What was the previous receiver's name?
How does Jonas feel about the previous receiver's name?
How does Jonas feel about the previous receiver's name?
Where did the previous receiver sit on the first day?
Where did the previous receiver sit on the first day?
What were the previous receiver's feelings?
What were the previous receiver's feelings?
Why were the explanations difficult when The Giver was explaining things to the previous receiver?
Why were the explanations difficult when The Giver was explaining things to the previous receiver?
How did The Giver feel for the previous receiver?
How did The Giver feel for the previous receiver?
How did the previous receiver feel when her training began?
How did the previous receiver feel when her training began?
Describe what happened to the previous receiver.
Describe what happened to the previous receiver.
How many weeks did the previous receiver have her duty?
How many weeks did the previous receiver have her duty?
What pleasurable memories did the previous receiver collect?
What pleasurable memories did the previous receiver collect?
What did The Giver treasure of the previous receiver?
What did The Giver treasure of the previous receiver?
What was the first memory of pain that the previous receiver collected?
What was the first memory of pain that the previous receiver collected?
How could The Giver tell that everything changed once the previous receiver collected a memory of loneliness?
How could The Giver tell that everything changed once the previous receiver collected a memory of loneliness?
Why did the previous receiver insist that The Giver shall not spare her?
Why did the previous receiver insist that The Giver shall not spare her?
Why did The Giver have to transfer memories of pain to the previous receiver?
Why did The Giver have to transfer memories of pain to the previous receiver?
Describe the last day the previous receiver lived.
Describe the last day the previous receiver lived.
How was The Giver notified that the previous receiver applied for release?
How was The Giver notified that the previous receiver applied for release?
Why would Jonas never request for release?
Why would Jonas never request for release?
Why was it a disaster when the previous receiver was released?
Why was it a disaster when the previous receiver was released?
Why did The Giver not even try to help the community through the burden of pain?
Why did The Giver not even try to help the community through the burden of pain?
What is the only way that Jonas deals with all the memories?
What is the only way that Jonas deals with all the memories?
Why did Jonas ask so many questions about release?
Why did Jonas ask so many questions about release?
How does father select a twin to be released and one twin to stay?
How does father select a twin to be released and one twin to stay?
Why does Jonas think that they can't have two identical people around?
Why does Jonas think that they can't have two identical people around?
Why did Jonas wish that he could watch the release of the newborn?
Why did Jonas wish that he could watch the release of the newborn?
Why do they never let children watch a release ceremony?
Why do they never let children watch a release ceremony?
Why does Jonas have the capability of watching a release ceremony?
Why does Jonas have the capability of watching a release ceremony?
Which ceremonies are recorded?
Which ceremonies are recorded?
Where are the private ceremonies' recordings?
Where are the private ceremonies' recordings?
What was Jonas afraid about before he watched the release?
What was Jonas afraid about before he watched the release?
Describe the video screen before the release came on.
Describe the video screen before the release came on.
Why was Jonas surprised when he saw the screen?
Why was Jonas surprised when he saw the screen?
Why was Jonas astonished and delighted when he saw the screen?
Why was Jonas astonished and delighted when he saw the screen?
Describe the room that appeared on the screen.
Describe the room that appeared on the screen.
Why did Jonas think that they would have it in the auditorium?
Why did Jonas think that they would have it in the auditorium?
Who was the uniformed woman that walked through the door behind father during the release?
Who was the uniformed woman that walked through the door behind father during the release?
When will father's assistant be finished with her training?
When will father's assistant be finished with her training?
Were the newborns males or females?
Were the newborns males or females?
What did the first weighed new child weigh?
What did the first weighed new child weigh?
What did the second weighed new child weigh?
What did the second weighed new child weigh?
What did Father call the second weighed new child?
What did Father call the second weighed new child?
What did Father pull out of the cupboard?
What did Father pull out of the cupboard?
Describe the process of father releasing the new child.
Describe the process of father releasing the new child.
Why can't Father inject the needle into the new child's arms?
Why can't Father inject the needle into the new child's arms?
What did Father drop the syringe into?
What did Father drop the syringe into?
Where did Jonas recognize the gestures of the new child?
Where did Jonas recognize the gestures of the new child?
What did the previous receiver prefer at her release?
What did the previous receiver prefer at her release?
Study Notes
Jonas and The Giver's Discussion on Release
- Jonas begins Chapter 18 by asking The Giver, "Do you ever think about release?"
- Jonas hesitates to apologize after The Giver's inquiry, feeling that he was vague.
The Nature of Release
- The Giver occasionally thinks about release, primarily during moments of pain.
- He is permitted to apply for release only after training a new receiver.
Jonas's Perspective on Training
- Jonas dreads the end of his training, recognizing the loneliness and challenge it entails despite its honor.
- The rules prohibit Jonas from requesting release, established a decade prior.
Previous Receiver's Selection and Attributes
- The previous receiver's selection was celebrated, though she showed confusion and fear.
- Jonas's parents reveal that the former receiver, Rosemary, was female and remarkable: self-possessed, serene, and intelligent.
The Experience of the Previous Receiver
- Rosemary was excited yet apprehensive at the start of her training.
- The Giver loved Rosemary, who was enthusiastic about learning new experiences.
Transition of Memories to Rosemary
- The Giver had to transfer painful memories to Rosemary, breaking his heart, as she desired to experience all memory types.
- After five weeks of training, Rosemary chose to apply for release due to the overwhelming nature of the painful memories.
Consequences of Rosemary's Release
- Upon her release, the memories flooded back to the community, leading to chaos as they struggled to handle new emotions.
- The Giver, devastated by her loss, refrained from assisting the community through their pain.
Jonas’s Curiosity About Release
- Jonas's inquiries about release intensify as his father is set to release a new child.
- He notes that his father selects which twin to keep based on weight due to the community's belief that identicals cause confusion.
The Release Ceremony
- Children are not allowed to witness release ceremonies since they are considered private.
- Jonas, having access as part of his training, can ask about these proceedings.
Observing the Release
- Jonas perceives that the live feed for the release ceremony was a new experience for him, beginning with a flickering screen displaying details of the event.
- The room shown was small and devoid of features, containing only minimal supplies.
Father’s Role in the Release
- Father's assistant aids during the twin release, weighing each child before determining which to keep.
- The lighter twin is injected with a clear liquid via syringe to carry out the release process.
Jonas's Internal Conflict
- Jonas experiences an unsettling recognition of the gestures of the new baby, reminiscent of a memory involving suffering in battle.
- The previous receiver, Rosemary, preferred to inject herself during her release, showcasing her agency in a tragic choice.
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