plot details
What job is Jonas assigned at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Receiver of Memory.
Who trains Jonas to become the Receiver?
The Giver.
What has the community eliminated to maintain order?
pain and freedom
What does “release” appear to mean in the community?
being killed by lethal injection
What does color symbolize in The Giver?
emotion
What memory does The Giver first share with Jonas?
The memory of sledding in the snow.
what is jonases fathers role in the community
A Nurturer
What natural elements are missing from the community?
Color, snow, and sunshine.
What is a “Nurturer” responsible for in the community?
Taking care of infants and newchildren
What does the sled represent?
Freedom
What does Jonas discover his father actually does during a release?
He kills the released person.
Which character works with the elderly and later shows kindness to Jonas?
Fiona
How does the community control its citizens?
Through rules, surveillance, and medication.
What does “precision of language” require?
Speaking carefully and accurately.
What theme is shown by the community’s lack of choice?
Control
Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?
He hasnt developed enough
Why is Rosemary important to the story?
She was the previous Receiver who failed.
Why does the community use Sameness?
To avoid conflict and inequality.
What happens if someone repeatedly breaks rules?
They get released
How does Gabriel symbolize hope?
He represents innocence and the future.
What is the main result of Jonas leaving the community?
The memories return to the people.
How is The Giver connected to Rosemary?
She was his daughter.
What is the greatest cost of Sameness?
Loss of freedom, choice, and individuality
Why is language control important to the community?
It limits emotions and independent thinking.
How does The Giver show that having safety and sameness can come at a cost?
By showing that the community’s control and lack of choices prevent people from experiencing love, joy, and individuality.