Plot
What is Jonas nervous for in this section of the novel?
Ceremony of Twelves
The main character the book focuses on (the protagonist)
Jonas
Telling of Feelings
"'I know there's really nothing to worry about...and that every adult has been through it. I know you have, Father, and you too, Mother. But it's the Ceremony I'm apprehensive about. It's almost December.'"
Jonas
Let the storm rage on...
the cold never bothered me anyway.
- "Let it Go," Frozen
Why is the Ceremony of Twelves important?
It is when Twelves receive their Assignments (careers).
Works as a Nurturer (and always wanted to be a Nurturer)
Father (Jonas's Father)
What ritual does everyone need to participate in every morning?
Dream-telling (Telling of Dreams)
"'I guess I feel a little sorry for him. And sorry I made a fist.'"
Lily
"It was our wedding day
(it was our wedding day)
We were getting ready and..."
there wasn't a cloud in the sky.
- "We Don't Talk About Bruno," Encanto
Who makes all the decisions within this society?
The committee, which contains Elders.
Newchild that Jonas's dad brings home
Gabriel (Gabe)
This is the one area where citizens have freedom of choice.
Choosing where their volunteer hours are spent.
"'I feel a little guilty about this. But I did go in this afternoon and looked to see if this year's Naming list had been made up.'"
Father
Let's get down to business...
to defeat the Huns.
- "I'll Make a Man Out of You," Mulan
What happens with Jonas and the apple?
The apple changes somehow.
The Eleven that Jonas likes
Fiona
Why does everyone have to take a pill at a certain age until they are in the House of the Old?
To prevent "Stirrings" (romantic feelings) from developing
"'Lily!...Don't say that. There's very little honor in that Assignment.'"
Mother
Just a spoonful of sugar...
helps the medicine go down.
- "A Spoonful of Sugar," Mary Poppins
Why does Father bring Gabriel home?
Gabriel is not "gowing as fast as he should" and "doesn't sleep soundly" (9)
The woman Jonas speaks to in the nursing home
Larissa
What are the three circumstances in which a citizen is released?
1) Crime/Punishment
2) Newchild
3) Old
"NEEDLESS TO SAY, HE WILL BE RELEASED..."
Speaker
When's it my turn? Wouldn't I love...
love to explore that shore up above?
- "Part of Your World," The Little Mermaid