Vocab
successor
definition or example
A person who takes over a job or position after someone else
perceive
example or definition
To become aware of something through the senses
Define Utopia and name the word that means the opposite.
Utopia is a perfect society.
Dystopia is the opposite.
What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve, and why is it important?
At the Ceremony of Twelve, each twelve-year-old is given their assignment, which decides what job they will have in the community. Jonas is skipped at first, but then he is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory. That job is a very rare and important role. The Chief Elder says Jonas has the “Capacity to See Beyond,” which is one of the reasons he is chosen for the job. This selection is important because it sets Jonas apart from everyone else and begins his journey of learning about real emotions and memories.
Who is Jonas' best friend?
Asher
disposition
example or definition
A person’s usual mood or attitude
solemn
example or definition
Being serious in appearance or behavior
What values exists in Jonas' community in an attempt to create a utopia?
Sameness. They are discouraged from highlighting any differences.
Why might The Giver be allowed to keep his room full of books when the rest of the community only has rulebooks and dictionaries? What does this say about knowledge and control?
The Giver is allowed to keep a room full of books because he needs knowledge that no one else in the community is allowed to have. He carries all the memories of the past, so he must understand things the other citizens do not, while everyone else is kept limited to rulebooks and dictionaries. When Jonas sees the books for the first time he can’t even imagine what they could contain besides more rules or more descriptions of factories or committees. Keeping books from people shows that the community leaders limit access to knowledge to control people’s choices and feelings.
What is the name the community has for stuffed animals?
Comfort Objects
meticulous
example or definition
Attention to detail and care
infringe
example or definition
To break a rule or go beyond limits
Why does Jonas take the pill?
To suppress his emotional desires. Emotional desire is viewed as dangerous and must be controlled.
Idenitfy at least one reason why someone might be released
- punishment
- celebratio of life for the elderly
-failure to meet developmental milestones
What's always going on with Lily's hair?
Ribbons are undone
palpable
example or definition
Something that can be touched or clearly felt
compel
example or definition
To make someone do something by force or strong pressure
What does the process of Assignments for jobs and privileges say about the role of personal choice in the community?
Individual choice is limited to unimportant things
How do Jonas' feelings about his community change once he becomes the Receiver?
At first, he believes in the rules and ways of his community. But he slowly starts to question things. After receiving memories, Jonas begins to see things differently and feels emotions more deeply, like when he experiences pain from the memory of sunburn and joy from sledding. He also starts to question the rules of his community, such as when he gets angry about not having color in the community. This suggests that memory gives people understanding and helps them think for themselves. It shows that memories have the power to change how someone sees the world and what they believe is right or wrong.
What is Jonas' mother's job?
Department of Justice
haste
example or definition
Doing something quickly, often without careful thought
irritable
example or definition
Easily annoyed or angered
Freedom of choice, seeing colors, and deep emotions.
How do the elders select the assignments?
By observing the children closely.
What does Jonas see change? At least 2
The apple and the crowd of faces during the ceremony.