Question Creator - Angie M

1. How does being able to see a color change Jonas' life?

It made him aware that he is different from the others, who cannot see any colours. It also brought vibrance into his world, and made him get really angry when he sees other people satisfied with their lives without any color, and he could not change it for them.

2. How did pain change Jonas' life?

Jonas never knew that such pain existed before, The giver explained that experiencing pain gives wisdom to a person. Since the rest of the community did not know of any pain, this makes Jonas become different from the rest, and allowed Jonas to have more experiences than everyone else.

3. Why did Jonas' sister not believe his story of the elephants?

She did not believe that elephants existed, since she was not given the memory of the elephants being killed for their tusks, like Jonas was. He was the only person to claim that elephants once existed, so it was natural that nobody believed what he said. 

4. Why did Jonas tell his first lie to his parents?

Since Jonas had memories given to him by the Giver, and has had many experiences taught to him, he is now wiser than his parents were. However, his parents were unable to understand why he asked if they "love" him, and tried to explain to him that it was wrong to ask a question like that. He ended up having to lie that he understood his parents' explanation.

5. Why was it important for Jonas to understand the joy of being an individual?

Jonas had always been worried over the fact that he was different from others, such as having lighter coloured eyes, and being able to see the color red. Everyone in the community embraces "sameness", which caused Jonas want everyone to be able to see what he sees. Now that he learned the joy of being an individual, he is able to experience happiness.

Mood Maven (Riley Tanner)

I honestly believe that this section of this story is the most important one of them all. The mood of this story is quite stressed in some parts and other very calming. This can be showed by this quote,"No. Asher admitted reluctantly."But you can .It says so in the rules." (page 48),  "It's not what is in the heart, its what is in the mind".

Character Commandant Peter Kwok Section 2

Page 57

In this page of the book Jonas is about to be called up to receive his job but instead the Chief Elder skips his number and calls number 20 instead of 19. Jonas was stunned! He thought that he may have forgot his number and he was doubting himself as everyone else was confused.He thought maybe the Chief Elder had made a mistake. Everyone was confused of why the Chief Elder would have skipped Jonas. Jonas seemed more worried every time they called the next number and it wasn't him. He felt alone and isolated from the others.

Page 69

In this page Jonas is learning his rules to follow as the RECEIVER OF MEMORY he is confused about some of the rules such as lying. He was taught not to lie when he was a kid so now the rules are much different. Jonas feels isolated from the the rest and he doesn't want to feel that way.

Page 71

Jonas is still haunted by the thought that he can lie and that no one else lies but him. He wants to know why he is allowed to lie and has so many questions he wants answered by the giver. Everyone else seems to have something in common and he is left out. He can do things no one else can and I think that Jonas doesn't know if he should do some of those things. The questions he wants the giver to answer, he doesn't even know if it will be true.

Page 80

In this page Jonas is being transmitted the memory of snow by the giver and he tries to relax and he is afraid he will fall asleep. He feels cold and he can see his breath. Suddenly the givers hands seem to fade and he is left in the cold where he sees a sled and a hill. Snowflakes are falling and he catches them on his tongue. He learns what snow is.

Page 86

Jonas wants to know what the pain will be in his job. The giver transmits the memory of sunburn to him. Jonas felt warm at first but soon it started to burn. He cried in pain and soon woke up again. The giver told him that it was sun burn. Jonas finally understands what the pain would feel like and thanks the giver.

Illustration - Angie M

This apple can symbolize anything really, but in this book this generic apple represents the point in which Jonas realizes that something in this world has "changed". 

The apple is grey because in the book, Jonas was playing catch with Asher using an apple, the apple changed into what looked like a ball. I think it foreshadows the appearance of more knowledge in his life. 

Question Creator Cole Cabral

Questions

1.  Why do you think Jonas became the receiver of memories?

2.  Why did the community react to Jonas receiving his job as receiver of memories as they did?

3.  Why do you think the community only has one person that holds all the memories?

4.  Do you think that Jonas will follow all the rules he was given and why?

5.  Why do think the elders skip Jonas during the selection?

Possible Answers

1.  I think Jonas was picked to be the receiver of memories because Jonas has the qualities that the receiver of memories needs. Jonas also didn't fit in all places in the community.

2.  The community reacted in the way they did because they all believe in  Jonas and all of his skills that he possess.

3.  Why I think the community only has one person that has all the memories is because they want everybody doing the same thing and thinking the same thing. If everybody does that nobody will retaliate against them.

4.  I think Jonas will follow the rules because he doesn't want to upset anyone. Or cause anyone pain

5.  I think the elders skipped Jonas in the selection because she wanted them to remember Jonas's selection because that kind of selection doesn't happen all the time.     

Illustration - Verenadette U.

Section 2: Chapters 6-12

The image represents the Elevens turning to Twelves or in other words their "adulthood". It symbolizes the fact that their childhood is over and their ready to transition from a child to an adult.

 The image shows a handshake with a caption "Thank you for your childhood," it illustrates the head chief giving everyone a handshake after announcing their jobs in the community.

 This handshake also emphases the part were Jonah was the last one to receive his job and the most important job of all "The Receiver"

Quotes Angie M

"They were arranged by their original numbers, the numbers they had been given at birth. The numbers were rarely used after the Naming. But each child knew his number, of course. Sometimes parents used them in irritation at a child's misbehavior, indicating that mischief made one unworthy of a name." Page 50

This quote shows the view of everyone in the community when it comes to mischief. It also describes how the children used to have no names at first, but were eventually worthy of receiving a name.

"But today we honor your differences. They have determined your futures." Page 52

This quote is significant because it was the time the Elevens finally become adults. All of their individual skills get recognized for the first time, which decided which assignment each of them receives.

"When he began to talk again, it was with greater precision. And now his lapses are very few. His corrections and apologies are very prompt. And his good humor is unfailing." Page 55

This quote shows how Asher is finally able to learn from his mistakes and become disciplined, and means he has finally become an adult. It also shows growth within him, and allows him to receive his assignment as a result. 

 

"He hunched his shoulders and tried to make himself smaller in the seat. He wanted to disappear, to fade away, not to exist. He didn't dare to turn and find his parents in the crowd. He couldn't bear to see their faces darkened with shame." Page 58

This quote shows how much it mattered to Jonas about whether or not he gets an assignment. It also shows how much he cared about not disappointing other people who were expecting him to be getting an assignment.

"Jonas bowed his head and searched through his mind. What had he done wrong?" Page 58

This quote shows how worried Jonas is about the mistakes he may have done in his life up until now. It may also mean that Jonas may have made a serious mistake at some point, and was hiding it from everyone all this time.