Jonas
The character that Jonas (like) likes. :)
Who is, Fiona.
“The warmth spread, extending across his shoulders, up his neck, onto the side of his face.”
What is, Jonas receiving the memory where he experiences sunshine and a sunburn.
What the reader realizes is taken away from people during the apple scene.
What is, color.
This is the person who is in charge of the Ceremony and on the Committee of Elders.
Who is, The Chief Elder.
When and where does The Giver take place?
What is, in the future (unknown) in a Community (unknown)
These characters share "pale" eyes with Jonas.
Who are The Giver, Gabriel, a female 5 year-old in the Community.
“The man shook his head. ‘No, no,’ he said. ‘I’m not being clear. It’s not my past, not my childhood that I must transmit to you.”
What is, The Giver explaining he's giving the world's memories to Jonas.
The symbolism of Ones receiving a name and being assigned to a family.
What is, their life has officially begun in the community and their new life.
This character is described as quiet, a good student, and a good sense of humor.
Who is, Fiona.
Describe the word, Utopia.
What is, "an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect." (or something close to this definition)
Jonas's thoughts on "minor" rules.
What is, they are not important to follow/broken often.
“But the most conspicuous difference was the books.”
What is, Jonas noticing the volumes and surplus of books in the Giver's dwelling. Most citizens did not have access to more than a few books.
The symbolism of Twelves getting their job assignment picked for them.
What is, that The Committee of Elders knowing what's best for each citizen as opposed to free will.
This character is described as being very nurturing and patient especially with the babies.
Who is, Father.
What has been taken away, according to The Giver, after he shares the first memory with Jonas.
What is, snow and hills.
Characterize Jonas.
What is, intelligent, introspective, observant, independent etc.
“[A] quick smack across the hands for a bit of minor misbehavior; three sharper smacks on the bare legs for a second offense.”
What is, the story of Asher learning to acquire language and he kept mispronouncing the word. As a result, he was "corrected" and he "learned."
The symbolism of kids receiving jackets that button in the back.
What is, to learn interdependence (or relying on others).
This character is in the House of the Old and is telling about the lives of Roberto and Edna.
Who is, Larissa.
Describe what has been taken away from the Community after he shares the 2nd memory with Jonas.
What is, sunshine.
The book is written from his perspective in this Point-of-view.
"...and instead they gave him Sanitation Laborer."
Asher is telling the story about the guy who got sanitation laborer instead of engineer, and jumped into the river the next day and joined the next community he came to.
The earliest age at which girls are identified as stereotypical "girls."
What is, 3 years old (when they get hair ribbons).
Name the Nine who is receiving his bike and is Jonas's neighbor. Jonas and his family are nervous for him to receive his bike.
Who is, Fritz.
Name 5 ways in which the Community tightly controls its citizens.
What is, (the pills, the rituals, the ceremony, dream-telling, no color, no allowed to leave community unless applying for release, can't choose spouse, can't have own biological children (to keep), can't choose job/assignment, color has been taken away... etc!)