Chapters 13-14
Describe the memory in which Jonas sees the elephant.
The memory is of poachers killing an elephant, taking the tusks, and then driving off.
How did the Giver's memory of starvation help the community?
It helped the community by stopping the community from allowing birthmothers more children, because it would lead to food shortage and starvation.
The author believes history is important, as it can save us from making the same mistakes from the past. However, she also believes knowing history causes negative feelings in the community.
Jonas doesn't feel _______________ in his family but he knows his parents like him.
Jonas doesn't feel cherished.
Why is Jonas upset the community has taking away colors?
Jonas thinks it's nice to have choice
What does the Giver to in order to offset the painful memories he is giving Jonas?
He always ends the day by giving Jonas a positive memory.
Define second-person narration
Second-person narration is when the narrator is telling the story from the "you" point of you: "You went to the story and bought the ingredients you needed." It is the least common of the three types.
What is the author saying about choice?
The author says that choice is good and that people are better off with choice, but it is safer to have no choice.
The Giver always _______________ a positive memory at the end of the day to offset all the painful ones Jonas has had to endure.
The Giver always transmits a positive memory.
Why is it sometimes better to have no choice, according to the community?
It's safer and you won't make mistakes.
What is wrong with the baby Gabriel and what does Jonas do that seems to help?
Gabriel can't sleep through the night. Jonas, first unwittingly and then on purpose, transmits a memory to Gabriel which seems to calm him down and allows him to sleep.
Define third-person narration.
Third-person narration is when the narrator is telling a story about someone else. The Giver is told in third person: Jonas is the main character but the writing is always "he" unless he is actually talking. It's like the narrator is reporting on the action.
What is the author saying about pain and pleasure?
There is no pain in the community but no one feels any real joy, either.
There is an _______________ amount of knowledge on the internet, but a lot of incorrect information as well.
There is an immense amount of knowledge on the internet.
Why is it difficult for the Giver to have a family?
They cannot tell their spouses about what they do so it's hard to be close.
What memory seems to transmit the idea of love best to Jonas?
Which point of view is this: "They went into the store. Malik said, "I can't say long because I have work at 4 o'clock."
This is third-person narration.
What is the author saying about love?
The imagery in the scene the Giver transmits to Jonas is all about comfort: a warm fire, glowing candles, the smell of delicious food. This shows the reader comfort and love are desirable
She was very unkind to her parents and was _______________ when they asked her where she had been.
She was dismissive when they asked her where she had been.
How does Jonas receiving memories help the Giver?
It takes the pain of carrying the negative memories away as he can't remember once they are transmitted.
What do Jonas's parents say to him when he asks them if they love him? How does he feel about that answer?
Jonas's parents say love is an imprecise term and they shouldn't use it. They say they enjoy him and are proud of his accomplishments but can't say they really love him. He is saddened by this answer and decides to stop taking his pills to have a wider range of emotion.
What point of view is this: I went into the store but knew I had to leave shortly because I had to work at 4 o'clock."
This is first person narration.
What is the author saying about dystopias/utopias?
Jonas is coming to realize his society is a dystopia: no choice, no love, obedience. There are numerous examples.
There was a sense of _________ because the snowstorm was coming and they had to get home before it hit.
There was a sense of urgency.