The Giver: Jonas's Perspective Changes

He thinks it is off-base. Now that he has experienced real feelings, he knows that feelings cannot be told; they are felt.

War.

Gabe began to walk, which marks the introduction of the discipline wand.

<p>He will weigh them and then take the smaller one, clean him up, make him comfortable, perform the Ceremony of Release, and wave 'bye-bye.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loneliness, loss, anguish, poverty, hunger and terror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She received five weeks of memories, experienced loss and loneliness and other negative feelings but no physical pain. One day after training, she hugged and kissed The Giver, and then requested from the Chief Elder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The memories went back to the people and overwhelmed the community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The community would receive the memories and would be forced to deal with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He watches a recording. All private ceremonies are recorded and stored in the Hall of Closed Records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The naked children are weighed. The larger child is wrapped and taken away. Jonas' father takes out a syringe and fills it with clear liquid from a bottle. He punctures the smaller child's forehead with the syringe. The child squirms, wails and goes limp. Jonas' father cleans up the room, puts the body into a small carton and then places it in a trash chute. As he dumps the body, he says 'Bye-bye, little guy.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He seems detached and calm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rosemary performed her own release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The loneliness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jonas' company over the past year helps The Giver realize that things must change. His question about falling into the river helps The Giver formulate a plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He needs to help the community deal with the memories so they are not thrown into chaos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Giver will transfer all of his memories of courage and strength. Jonas will leave at midnight, taking an extra set of clothing. He will ride his bicycle to the river and leave the extra clothing in the bushes. Then he will go to The Giver's dwelling. The next morning The Giver will request a vehicle. He will send the driver out on an errand, and Jonas will hide in the storage area. They will drive him out of the community. Jonas will have two weeks' worth of food saved up for the journey. The Giver will arrive at the Ceremony to announce to the community that Jonas' clothing and bicycle were found by the river. The Giver will lead the community in the Ceremony of Loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He transmits a memory of a hammock swing on an island.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They slept during the day and rode at night. Jonas searched for water and food at night, too.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The planes use heat sensors to locate people. By transmitting cold memories to Gabe, Jonas can help them avoid detection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The road is changing; it is narrower and bumpier. There are more trees and a forest by the road. The landscape is unfamiliar. They see things they have never seen before, such as a waterfall and wildlife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bird.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jonas is afraid he and Gabe will starve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is starving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If he stayed, he'd be starving in other ways (emotionally).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warmth and sunshine. To make Gabe feel happy and warm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No answer...just think.</p> Signup and view all the answers