Name that Theme!
The community is a utopia.
Appearance vs. Reality
Jonas put his hands on Gabriesl's little body and sent or passed on the memories to him.
What will happen to Jonas's memories if and when he escapes the community?
The memories will be released to the people of the community.
Jonas held Gaberiel in his arms, and "Gabe struggled cheerfully as if it were a wrestlng game..."
Simile
What specific memories does Jonas use to help both himself and Gabriel survive during their journey?
Memories of warmth/sunlight
Memories of food
Memories of snow to keep the heat-seaking devices from locating Gabe and Jonas.
An island to help Gabe sleep
Jonas liked the thought of seeing his father perform the ceremony, and making the little twin clean and comfy. His father was such a gentle man.
Appearance vs. Reality
Both The Giver and Jonas experience extreme emotional and/or physical pain while they witness some of their memories
Anguish
As Jonas watches the release of the smaller twin, he recognized "the gestures and posture and expressions" of the dying twin. "They were familiar. He had seen them before."
Why did Jonas recognize the signs of death - from where, specifically, had he seen them before?
The memories of warfare.
Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry.
Personification.
When Jonas escapes the community, he is headed here:
Elsewhere
Jonas decides to take action and try to save Gabriel rather than standing by and accepting Gabe's scheduled Release.
Indifference vs. Responsibility
As the Giver and Jonas plan Jonas's escape, The Giver says he'll make a serious announcement to the community that Jonas has been lost in the river.
Solemn
Why does The Giver think Jonas should view the Release of the twin?
The Giver wants Jonas to understand the true meaning of Release.
"And you, litty, guy, you're only five pounds ten ounces. A shrimp!"
Idiom
What new experiences does Jonas encounter in the natural world, and how does he respond to them? Name at least two.
1. narrow, bumpier roads that are unpaved - makes travelling more difficult.
2. Thicker forests - increased danger and uncertainty.
3. Wildlife - wonder, excitement, happiness
4. Uncultivated fields - lack of food/hunger
Jonas chooses freedom instead of staying in the safe confines of the community.
Freedom vs. Control
As Jonas travels further away from the community, the frequency of the planes lessened.
Diminished
In chapter 23, toward the end of the novel, Why does Jonas continue climbing the hill despite the extreme cold, exhaustion, and temptation to give up?
Jonas knows that Gabe is entirely dependent on Jonas; Jonas needs to continue to try to save Gabe's life.
As he is starving, Jonas remembers a time when he was chastised in the community for misusing the word. He was told he had never been starving, and would never be starving.
Irony.
The Giver tells Jonas that he and Jonas are the only ones who have these; they've been sharing them for almost a year.
Feelings.
Outside the community, Jonas encounters natural forests, birds, animals, hills, rain, and waterfalls. However, the community eliminated many natural elements through Sameness to maintain order and predictability.
Freedom vs. control. Nature represents/symbolizes elements in their natural or "free" state.
Gabriel was hunched, shivering, and silent as he sat in the little bike seat, wrapped in a not good enough blanket.
inadequate
Why does Jonas conclude that leaving the community was not really a choice, even though he initially believes he made the wrong decision?
Jonas realizes he would have lived a life hungry for feeling, color, and love, and Gabriel would have had no life at all.
Jona saw "nothing ahead except the endless ribbon of road unfolding in twisting narrow curves."
Metaphor
Why does Jonas refuse to take The Giver's memory of music?
Jonas wants the Giver to keep that memory, so he can have it with him when Jonas is gone.