The Giver Character Relationships and Emotions

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What is wrong with Gabriel? What does Jonas do to comfort him?

Gabriel cannot sleep soundly at night. Jonas breaks the rules by transferring memories to him and talks about his job.

What is the memory that Jonas has in Chapter 15? What is its result on Jonas?

The memory is of war and people dying and thirsty. Jonas is very disturbed by this memory and rethinks everything about how great life is in sameness.

What is the Giver's favorite memory? How does Jonas feel about this memory?

The Giver's favorite memory is the one of Christmas. Jonas loves the memory because of the warmth the fire brings, the colorful decorations, and the elders being in the same room.

What is Jonas's relationship with Gabriel as demonstrated in Chapter 16?

Jonas is very close to Gabriel and breaks rules by transferring memories and telling him about his job. He feels overwhelmed by wanting to feel love with Gabriel. Signup and view all the answers

How do people in Jonas's community view the concept of love? How is this reflected in their relationships?

People view love as a useless word that is not very important and prefer to use the word enjoy. This indicates that no one has actually felt joy, happiness, or love. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the character of the Giver considering his personality. Why was the Giver a good choice as Receiver?

The Giver is wise and brave, and he shows human traits such as crying, getting mad, feeling pain, and feeling love. He was a good Receiver because his love for the community is strong. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas's reaction to his friends' game of 'war'? Why does he react this way?

He feels hurt, angry, saddened, and strict about playing war because he understands the pain it causes, unlike his friends. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what happened to Rosemary and the impact on the community.

Rosemary applied for a release, and when she was gone, all of her memories escaped into the community, causing much pain as the bad memories were transferred. Signup and view all the answers

Why do painful memories outweigh happy memories in their effect on the Giver, Jonas, and Rosemary?

Painful memories outweigh happy ones because much more love is lost than found, and memories cause great discomfort. Signup and view all the answers

In your opinion, why does Rosemary fail as a Receiver?

Rosemary failed because she lost her courage when she applied for release and never considered the consequences of leaving the community. Signup and view all the answers

Why are twins not acceptable in the community? What determines their fate?

Twins are not acceptable because there can only be one child per mother; their fate is determined by their weight, with the bigger one staying and the thinner one being released. Signup and view all the answers

After reading Chapter 19, explain what release means. How does Jonas react?

Release means being injected with a liquid that kills you and then being thrown in a trash chute. Jonas feels sad and mad. Signup and view all the answers

What was special to the Giver that he hadn't yet shared?

What was special was hearing beyond, specifically music. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giver experience when he started as a Receiver?

The Giver experienced hearing beyond and listening to music. Signup and view all the answers

What is their plan for creating change in the community (Chapter 20)?

Their plan is to hide Jonas's bicycle and clothes, lead Jonas on a journey to beyond, and then claim that he drowned in the river. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think the Giver encourages Jonas to watch the video of the twin's release? Should the Giver have done this? Why or why not?

The Giver shows Jonas the video so he can be certain about carrying out the plan. He should have done this because it emphasizes the importance of leaving sameness. Signup and view all the answers

Does Jonas feel more attached to his family unit or to the Giver? Give reasons to support your answer.

He feels more attached to the Giver because the Giver has been honest with him and shows him true love, unlike his family. Signup and view all the answers

What rules did Jonas break in Chapter 21?

He left the community, stole his father's bike, took leftovers, and faked his 'death'. Signup and view all the answers

How did he know they were looking for him? How did he hide?

He saw planes flying low and hid by transferring the memory of winter to lower his body temperature. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Jonas's memories?

Jonas's memories became little wisps because he transferred them to Gabe, and at the end, they escaped back to the community. Signup and view all the answers

How has the landscape changed in Chapter 22? What are new dangers?

It changed from a foresty landscape to a mountainous snowy landscape, with new dangers of obtaining food and water, staying warm, and climbing hills. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the novel ends.

The novel ends with Jonas seeing and hearing all the memories that were in him. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think the sled, river, and hill symbolize?

They symbolize leaving sameness and represent the Receiver's memories, as this is what they want to avoid. Signup and view all the answers

What change do we see in Jonas as his difficult journey continues and they grow weaker?

As the journey gets tougher, Jonas starts to care less about himself and more about Gabe, becoming happier when leaving his community. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonas's parents' reaction when he asked if they loved him?

They were shocked and corrected him, saying there is no love, but they do enjoy him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Relationships

Gabriel struggles to sleep, prompting Jonas to share memories and comfort him, breaking community rules.
Jonas develops a close bond with Gabriel, expressing love and warmth, unlike the emotionless nature of their society.

Key Memories and Emotions

Chapter 15 details Jonas experiencing a war memory, leading to profound disturbance and a reevaluation of life's value in their society.
The Giver's cherished memory is Christmas, which brings Jonas warmth, joy, and a sense of connection—elements missing in his life.

Impact of Community Values

In Jonas's community, love is perceived as insignificant; relationships focus on enjoyment rather than true emotional connections, highlighting their lack of genuine happiness.
The Giver embodies wisdom and humanity, showcasing emotions such as love and pain, making him suitable as the Receiver of Memory.

Consequences of Release

Rosemary's release led to the transfer of painful memories back to the community, drastically impacting their emotional state and revealing the community’s fragility.
The stark contrast between joyful and painful memories underscores the community's choice to suppress emotions for stability.

Jonas's Awakening

Jonas becomes increasingly distressed by his friends' trivialization of war, illustrating his growing awareness of the pain that comes with life.
His experience of ‘seeing beyond’ reveals deeper understanding and empathy, contrasting the emotions felt by others in his society.

Escape Plan and Risks

Jonas and The Giver plan to escape to release memories back to the community, signaling a desire for change and emotional awakening.
Jonas’s journey involves stealing, faking his death, and evading searching planes by using transferred memories to hide from detection.

Transformation of Environment

In Chapter 22, the landscape changes to a snowy mountainous terrain, introducing new survival challenges such as finding food and warmth.
As Jonas’s journey intensifies, he shifts focus from his own struggles to ensuring Gabriel's safety, indicating a deepening sense of care and attachment.

Final Symbolism and Resolution

The novel concludes with Jonas connecting with reclaimed memories, symbolizing a departure from sameness and a return to emotional richness.
The sled, river, and hill represent struggles and transitions toward a life filled with genuine experiences and emotional depth.

Parental Reaction

Jonas's inquiry about love is met with shock from his parents, who emphasize the absence of true emotion in favor of enjoyment, showcasing societal indoctrination.

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Explore the complex character relationships in 'The Giver', focusing on the bond between Jonas and Gabriel. Delve into the contrasting values of love and emotion in their community, and how these relationships impact their understanding of happiness and loss. This quiz covers key memories and the emotional depth that exists within the story.