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What is the name of the protagonist in "The Giver"?


JONAS

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  • 100: In which type of community does Jonas live?

  •  A highly controlled, dystopian community.

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  •  What event takes place during the Ceremony of Twelve?
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  • The Ceremony of Twelve is when children turn twelve and are assigned their roles in the community.
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  • What theme is represented by the concept of 'Sameness'?
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  •  The theme of conformity and lack of individuality.
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  • "It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened." What does this quote hint about Jonas's feelings?

  • This quote hints at Jonas's anxiety and fear of the unknown.

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  •  Who is Jonas’s best friend?
  • Asher
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  •  What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve?

  • It is when the Twelves receive their Assignments for their roles in the community.

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  • How does Jonas feel about his upcoming Assignment?
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  • Jonas feels apprehensive and anxious about his upcoming Assignment.
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  • How does the theme of control manifest in the story?
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  • The theme of control is evident in the community's strict rules and regulations that dictate every aspect of life.
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  • "We really have to protect people from wrong choices." What theme does this quote represent?

  • This quote represents the theme of control and the belief that choices can lead to wrong decisions.

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  • Which character is known for their strict adherence to rules?

THE CHIEF ELDER

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  •  Describe the atmosphere of Jonas's community.

  • The atmosphere is orderly, predictable, and devoid of strong emotions.

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  • What incident causes Jonas to feel uneasy at the beginning of the book?
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  • Jonas feels uneasy after witnessing a plane fly overhead, which is against the rules.
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  • What does the concept of "releasing" suggest about the community's values?

  • "Releasing" suggests that the community values conformity and suppression of emotions over individual lives.

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  • "He was not allowed to ask questions." What does this reveal about the community's structure?

  • This reveals the oppressive nature of the community’s structure, where questioning is not permitted.
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 What role does Lily play in Jonas's family?


  • She is Jonas's younger sister.

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  • What are the main rules governing the community?

  •  The main rules include no lying, no questioning the community’s decisions, and adherence to strict roles.

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  • What does Jonas witness that makes him question his community's rules?
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  • Jonas witnesses his friend Asher being reprimanded for making a mistake, causing him to question the strictness of the rules.

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  • In what ways does the theme of choice appear in Chapters 1 and 2?

  • The theme of choice appears in how the community limits choices to maintain order and prevent chaos.
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  • "The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it." What emotion does this quote convey?
  • This quote conveys feelings of isolation and the burden of knowledge.
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  •  Who is the current Receiver of Memory at the beginning of the story?


  • The Giver
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  •  How does the community control the weather?
  •  The community uses technology to maintain a stable climate; they control it through "climate control" systems.
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What is the first memory Jonas receives from The Giver?

  • The first memory Jonas receives is of snow and sledding.
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  • How does the importance of memory relate to the overall theme of the novel?

Memory's importance relates to understanding emotions, history, and the value of experiences.

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 "It's just that… I want to feel." How does this quote reflect Jonas's character development?

This reflects Jonas's desire for deeper emotional experiences and his growing awareness of his community's limitations.