Characters
Who gives Jonas memories?
The Giver
What does the color red symbolize?
Emotion, change, individuality, and real human experience.
What rule does Jonas break first?
What is one advantage of Sameness?
Safety, no war, no hunger, predictability, equality.
“Precision of language!”
Why is this important in the community?
The society controls emotions and behavior through careful language.
Why is Jonas chosen as Receiver of Memory?
He has intelligence, integrity, courage, and the Capacity to See.
What is “release” REALLY?
Killing/death.
Why does Jonas leave the community earlier than planned?
Because Gabriel is going to be released.
What is one disadvantage of Sameness?
No freedom, emotions, love, choices, individuality.
“We gained control of many things, but we had to let go of others.”
What did the community give up?
Emotions, memories, freedom, individuality, music, love.
How does Jonas change during the novel?
He becomes more emotional, thoughtful, independent, and critical of society.
Why are memories important in the novel?
They help people feel emotions, learn from the past, and make wise choices.
What happens when Jonas leaves the community?
The memories return to the people.
Do you think Jonas made the right decision to leave? Why?
reasonable explanation
“If everything’s the same, then there aren’t any choices!”
What major theme does this quote represent? …. Vs……
Freedom vs control / individuality vs conformity.