Flashback
why does jonas get the memories transferred to him
he is the new receiver of memory
why did Jonas stop taking his pills?
he wanted to feel love and feelings
why does Jonas's father call and elephant a hippopotamus?
he doesn't know what an elephant is.
why did Jonas give happy memories to Gabriel?
to calm him down and put him to sleep
why was Jonas scared for the ceremony of twelve?
he wasn't sure about what his assignment would be
why did we hear about Asher when he was young
to show the forms of disciple for bad behavior
why does Jonas have to feel memories of war and pain
he has to take in all the memories for the community's sake
why does Jonas leave the community?
he wanted to give the truth to the Community
why did Jonas risk his life for Gabriel
he thought it was unfair to "release" small kids
why does Jonas think sameness is unfair
he thought everyone should see color and have fun
why is the rising action so long?
to explain all the little details that lead up to Jonas leaving the community
why does jonas feel love and care for gabriel
he stopped taking his pills
why does jonas have to feel pain for his job
he has to hold all the memories so chaos doesn't break lose in his community
why do we see the ceremony?
to explain what happens during a ceremony in their community
why is the giver important to the story
he gave the truth to jonas.