The Giver: Chapters 13 & 14 Comprehension Check

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What is the significance of choice in Jonas's community?

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In Jonas's community, choices are limited to maintain safety and order. The belief is that allowing individuals to make their own choices can lead to dangerous outcomes and wrong decisions.

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Why does Jonas feel lonely after receiving painful memories?

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Jonas feels lonely because he realizes that his family members have never experienced pain, which creates a gap between his understanding and their experiences.

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What action does Jonas take to comfort Gabriel at night?

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Jonas gives Gabriel a memory of a sailboat to calm him, which is against the community's rules.

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What emotions does Jonas experience as he receives more memories?

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Jonas becomes frustrated and angry because he sees that his friends and family are content with their lives, while he desires for them to experience deeper emotions and colors.

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What painful memory does The Giver transmit to Jonas?

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The Giver transmits the memory of a broken leg to Jonas.

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How does the community view emotions and memories?

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The community suppresses emotions and memories to maintain sameness and prevent conflict, believing that ignorance leads to a safer society.

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What does Jonas learn about the concept of 'Sameness'?

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Jonas learns that 'Sameness' eliminates individuality and choice, leading to a lack of true emotions and experiences.

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Why is Jonas's ability to see colors significant?

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Jonas's ability to see colors symbolizes his awakening to deeper emotions and the richness of life that the community has chosen to suppress.

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What role does The Giver play in Jonas's development?

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The Giver serves as a mentor to Jonas, providing him with memories that help him understand the complexities of life beyond the community's controlled environment.

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How does Jonas's perception of his community change after receiving memories?

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Jonas's perception shifts from acceptance to questioning, as he begins to see the limitations and flaws in the community's way of life.