1. The Giver
Chapters 10-13

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1. “It was very startling; but he was not at all frightened, now. He was filled with energy, and he breathed again feeling the sharp intake of frigid air. Now, too, he could feel cold air swirling around his entire body” (80).
2. “And he could see, though his eyes were closed. He could see a bright, whirling torrent of crystals in the air around him, and he could see them gather on the backs of his hands, like cold fur” (81).
3. “Finally the obstruction of the piled snow was too much for the thin runners of the sled, and he came to a stop” (82).

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4. “This time, as he lay basking in the wonderful warmth, he felt the passage of time” (86).
5. “’Owwww,’ he said, wincing at the shift, and even moving his mouth to speak made his face hurt” (86).
6. “The man had say back down in the comfortable upholstered chair He moved his shoulders around as if to ease away an aching sensation. He seemed terribly weary” (87).

4. Chapter 10 - 11 1. Frigid – very cold
2. Torrent – strong and fast moving
3. Obstruction – barrier; obstacle; hurdle; block
4. Basking – to make the most of; revel in; lie in warmth
5. Wincing – flinch; make a face; squirm (from pain)
6. Weary – tired; worn out; exhausted

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1. “Jonas listened. He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training. But it would have been impossible, anyway.” (89).
2. “This time it had been Fiona who had undergone that fleeting indescribable change” (90).
3. “The Giver looked started at the certainty of Jonas’ reaction. Then he smiled wryly. ‘You’ve come very quickly to that conclusion’ (95).

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4. “Very slowly it walked to the mutilated body and looked down. With its sinuous trunk it stroked the huge corpse; then it reached up, broke some leafy branches with a snap, and draped them over the mass of torn thick flesh.” (100)
5. “He could still hear it when he opened his eyes and lay anguished on the bed where he received the memories” (100)
6. “’They really suffered for a while. Finally it subsided as the memories were assimilated. But it certainly made them aware of how they need a Receiver to contain all that pain. And knowledge” (105)

7. Chapter 12 - 13 1. Admonition – authoritative warning or council
2. Fleeting – lasting for a short time; brief
3. Wryly – humorous (dry humor)
4. Sinuous – having many curves or turns
5. Anguished – experiencing severe pain
6. a) Subsided – became less intense; calmed; let up
6. b) Assimilated – taken in; acquired; absorbed

8. Chapter 10 - 11 1. What is different about the Receiver’s home?
The Receiver’s home has all the same furniture found in the community homes, but Jonas notices it is more luxurious. For example, the table has curved legs with engraved details, the upholstered chairs are thicker and more luxurious, and some fabrics on the bed are embroidered. Jonas also notices there are many more books in the home. Typically, homes only had three books and “he had never known that other books existed” (74).

9. Chapter 10 - 11 2. What is the Giver’s job? What must he give Jonas?
The Giver’s job is to “transmit to [Jonas] all the memories…of the past” (77). Jonas does not understand, and he thinks that The Giver will tell him stories about his life. We learn that, in reality, we learn that The Giver holds all the world’s memories and he must pass them along to Jonas by touching his bare skin.

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3. What is Jonas’ first memory? How do he and the Giver react to it?
Jonas’ first memory is of snow. When the Giver puts his hands on Jonas’ back, he starts to feel cold, and then he feels the snowflakes hitting his skin. Soon he is on top of a hill and he sleds down it. Jonas enjoys receiving the memory, but feels guilty that he has taken such a wonderful the memory from the Giver. He is also frustrated that snow no longer exists, and that the community does not get to experience it. The Giver explains that he does not feel sadness to lose this memory, as he has many other similar memories of sledding, and has only lost this particular memory.

11. Chapter 10 - 11 4. What happened to snow?
Snow was eliminated from this community through climate control. The snow disrupted life by slowing down schedules and it halted agriculture, so it was eliminated for the benefit of the community.

12. Chapter 10 - 11 5. What is Jonas’ second and third memory?
5. What is Jonas’ second and third memory?
Jonas’ second memory is receiving the warmth from sunshine. He finds the memory very pleasant. Jonas is curious what the Chief Elder meant when he said that the Receiver will endure pain. The Giver is reluctant to share very painful memories as this resulted in the failure of the previous Receiver, but agrees to show him slight pain so he understands. As a result, he transfers the memory of sunburn. Jonas finds it very painful, but feels more comfortable about receiving painful memories. He does not understand that this is only a minor pain.

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 6. Why do you think it is necessary for this community to have a Receiver?
- Having a Receiver hold all the memories of the world allows the community not to be burdened by the world’s painful history.
- If all the memories of the world were wiped and there were no Receiver, the world’s history would be lost and people would be doomed to repeat mistakes made in history

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7. Why do you think Jonas’ society chose to institute ‘Sameness’? What are some of the consequences of Sameness on people’s lives in this community?
- Perhaps the society chose to institute ‘Sameness’ because when people have the ability to make their own choices, they may choose wrongly which can have negative consequences. By instituting ‘Sameness’ this problem is eliminated. The community chooses Sameness because they believe that if everything is the same and people don't have any choices that bad things won't happen
- Another reason ‘Sameness’ is used in this society, is it eliminates stereotypes and prejudice. If everyone is the same, these problems no longer exist.
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7. Continued…
- Positive aspects of sameness include no fear, pain, or sadness. The community also is cohesive and people do not feel pain, loss, or suffering.
- Some of the negative consequences of sameness is loss of personal freedom, individuality, and diversity. When people have the understanding of pain, loss, and suffering, they can appreciate pleasure, love, and happiness.

16. Chapter 12 - 13 1. What happens to color in this community?
Color is not perceived by any members of this community. It is stated in these chapters that they “relinquished color …when they did away with differences” (95). He says the community had to lose some things to maintain control. Jonas has the ability to ‘see beyond’, so he is beginning to see color. The Giver, in these chapters, transfers the memory of color. As a result, Jonas starts to see it more and more in his everyday life.

17. Chapter 12 - 13 2. What is Jonas’ opinion on Sameness?
Before receiving memories from the Giver, Jonas does not have an opinion on Sameness. It was simply accepted as the status quo. As he begins to receive pleasant memories of snow, sunshine, and colors, he begins to question Sameness. When he learns they did away with color he says instinctively “They shouldn’t have!” (95). While he understands that if people are given choice, they may choose wrongly, he still disagrees that these positive memories have been stripped from the community. He is starting to see value in having the ability to make choices.

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3. What is Jonas’ first disturbing memory? How does he react?
Jonas’ first disturbing memory is of an elephant being poached for his tusks. The memory is vivid and disturbing. After the animal is brutally killed, another elephant mourns the death by making an awful sound. After receiving the memory, Jonas is frightened and full of anguish. This is the first real disturbing memory he has received. When he gets home, he tries to explain to Lily that her stuffed animal is modeled after a real elephant. She does not understand and dismisses what he says. This furthers Jonas’ alienation from his family and the rest of the citizens.

19. Chapter 12 - 13 4. Why does the Giver sometimes send Jonas away?
Sometimes when Jonas arrives, the Giver is in a great deal of pain from the memories he has been forced to endure. He is in so much pain, that he is unable to work with Jonas. This shows the great deal of anguish that the Receiver must go through to hold all of the painful memories of the world’s past.

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5. How is the inability to see color a symbol for the lives of the people in Jonas’ community?
Jonas’s eyes, which appear to be “deeper” than other people’s, are actually able to see more than others in his community: Jonas is one of the few people in the community who can see color. Jonas’s perception of color symbolizes his perception of the complicated emotions and sensations that other people cannot perceive: it symbolizes that he sees life differently from the rest of the community and it illustrates his separation from them. It is also noteworthy that it is the color red that he sees. Red is often associated with strong emotions like love or hate. This symbolizes Jonas’ transformation from a regular citizen to an emotional individual.

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6. What does the breaking up of the family reveal about the relationships between people in this community?
The breaking of the family unit demonstrates the lack of true familial love in this community. Family bonds are only formed for necessity. For example, when a couple's children are grown and the parents are no longer needed to create family units, they go to live with the Childless Adults. When they've aged further, they're well cared for and respected as they finish out their lives at the House of the Old. Once children become adults with families of their own, they cease to have contact with their parents because that bond is no longer necessary. This demonstrates that familial love is not present and that relationships between members of the family and community are meant to be simply functional.

22. Chapter 10 – 11: Character Development
The Giver clearly leads a different life than the rest of the community. Firstly, he lives in a luxurious living area which shows the respect and honor that comes with this position. The Giver also has books which are not permitted in other households, and he has the ability to turn off the community announcements.

23. Chapter 10 – 11: Important Ideas: Sameness
These chapters introduce the idea of “Sameness”. This provides a label for the philosophy of the community. The physical sameness of this community is a metaphor for the monotony of life in this society.

24. Chapter 12 – 13:
Symbols
Jonas’ ability to see color is symbolic of the changes in his perspective. As he continues to learn more, he realizes the emptiness in the lives of his friends and family. He shows great frustration that he is unable to share his wisdom with those around him.

25. Chapter 12 – 13: Character Development
Jonas continues to feel alienated from his community as he starts to understand more about the past. The community insists that language is precise, but Jonas is now realizing that these emotions have lost their power and meaning. As he begins to feel stronger emotion, he realizes that his family and friends do not feel the same way he does.

26. Chapter 12 – 13: Important Ideas: Free Will
“We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others” – Jonas is angry that the people in his community are not permitted to exercise free will, but this statement shows the emphasis placed on “Sameness”. The community leaders believe that allowing people to have minor freedoms will make them yearn for more personal freedoms. There is a strict elimination of choice to maintain artificial order.