The escape plan
What does Jonas decide to do after learning the truth about release?
He plans to escape from the community.
How does the Giver feel about Jonas’s plan?
He supports it but knows he must stay behind.
What shocking truth does Jonas learn?
That “release” means death.
Who helps Jonas with his escape plan?
The giver
Why does the Giver choose to stay?
To help the community handle the return of the memories.
How does Jonas react to watching the release of the twin?
He is horrified and refuses to go home.
What does the Giver reveal about his own future?
He plans to be with Rosemary in death
What does the Giver admit about himself regarding release?
He knew the truth but could do nothing to stop it.
What does the Giver say will happen when Jonas leaves?
Jonas’s memories will return to the community.
What does Jonas say about his father after seeing the release?
He realizes his father has been killing babies without understanding it.
Why does the Giver not want to leave with Jonas?
He feels responsible for the community’s healing.
How does the Giver explain the community’s blindness to release?
They do not have the memories or emotions to understand the true meaning.