The Giver Chapter 19 & 20

Front

What is the significance of Jonas hesitating before watching the release of the twin?

Back

Jonas is experiencing a moral conflict about witnessing a private and potentially disturbing event, highlighting his growing awareness of the community's dark practices.

Front

What does The Giver mean when he thinks there might be a way to make things change?

Back

This reflects a shift in The Giver's perspective, suggesting that he believes in the possibility of altering the community's rigid rules and practices, particularly regarding Release.

Front

What action did Rosemary take during her own release?

Back

Rosemary injected herself, indicating a choice that reflects her despair and rejection of the community's values.

Front

How does the community explain Jonas' absence from the December Ceremonies?

Back

The community is told that Jonas drowned in the river, which serves to cover up the truth about his departure.

Front

What is the Giver's plan for Jonas to escape the community?

Back

Jonas is to escape hidden in a truck, which represents a secretive and dangerous method of leaving the controlled environment.

Front

Define 'Release' in the context of The Giver.

Back

Release is a euphemism for euthanasia in the community, where individuals who do not conform or are deemed unfit are eliminated.

Front

What does the term 'Newchildren' refer to in The Giver?

Back

Newchildren are the infants born in the community, who are assigned to families during the Ceremony of One.

Front

Explain the role of the Elders in Jonas' community.

Back

The Elders are the governing body that makes decisions for the community, including the assignment of roles and the practice of Release.

Front

What does Jonas learn about emotions through his training with The Giver?

Back

Jonas learns that emotions are essential to the human experience, and the absence of them leads to a bland and controlled existence.

Front

What is the importance of memory in The Giver?

Back

Memory is crucial as it holds the community's history and emotions, which are suppressed to maintain sameness and control.