Character Names
What is the name of the Protagonist?
Jonas
How many times can a person be formally punished before being released?
2
What is the purpose of the strict rules in Jonas’s community?
To maintain order and prevent conflict.
What is Jonas’s father’s job?
Nurturer.
What is a false Dystopia?
A place that appears to be perfect, but has hidden faults to reveal that it is really a dystopia
What is the name of the Protagonist's sister?
Lily
Other than as punishment, what is another way you can be released?
1) Not reaching developmental milestones as a child
2) Reaching a certain age (elderly)
What does the community do to avoid strong emotions?
They use precise language and have daily sharing rituals.
What does Jonas’s mother do?
She works in the Department of Justice.
Name another book, movie or tv show that is dystopian
LOTR, Hunger Games, Star Wars, Mad Max etc
What is the name of Jonas's best friend?
Asher
Where are people said to be released?
Elsewhere
Why are personal choices, like jobs or spouses, not made by individuals?
To ensure stability and fairness for everyone.
What does Jonas's mother recommend for Jonas after he experiences "stirrings"
To take medication prescribed by the community, to eliminate emotions.
What does Interdependence mean?
"The jackets buttoned in the back to teach interdependence."
relying on each other for support or cooperation
What is the name of Jonas's female friend?
Fiona
Why did Jonas get scolded by an authority figure, early in the book, for joking about releasing someone?
Because being released is one of the greatest shames for the community.
What theme is shown through the community’s focus on sameness?
Control vs. individuality.
What nightly family ritual do they participate in?
Sharing of feelings.
What does Invariably mean?
"The rules were invariably followed."
always; without change
Name of the Newchild
Gabriel
What does the community do when someone is released?
Murmur ceremony - saying their name repeatedly, slowly increasing the gap, then never saying it again.
How does the Ceremony of Twelve show the theme of growing up?
It marks the end of childhood and assigns adult responsibilities.
What rule does Jonas’s father break to help Gabriel?
He looks up Gabriel’s name before the Ceremony.
What does Petulantly mean?
"He replied petulantly when corrected."
in a sulky or bad-tempered way