Table of Contents
- 1 What do you think the Giver will transmit to Jonas to give him his first real impression of pain?
- 2 What exactly is the receiver going to give to Jonas Why do you think he has this in the first place and what does he do with it?
- 3 How is The Giver influenced by his transfer of memories to Jonas?
- 4 Why does the giver sometimes send Jonas away?
- 5 How did Jonas’ life change after sending a memory to Gabriel?
What do you think the Giver will transmit to Jonas to give him his first real impression of pain?
I think The Giver will transmit to Jonas a memory of sunburn, opposite the snow, to give him his first real impression of pain.
What did the Giver transmit to Jonas?
The second memory the Giver transmits to Jonas is the memory of sunshine, which is warm and soothing. Before their session ends, the Giver also transmits the painful memory of sunburn.
What does the Giver share with Jonas on his first day of training?
In chapter 11, the Giver transmits the first memory of sled riding down a snowy hill to Jonas during their first training session. After Jonas experiences what it is like to sled ride down a snowy hill, the Giver explains to him how Sameness and climate control has dramatically altered their community.
What exactly is the receiver going to give to Jonas Why do you think he has this in the first place and what does he do with it?
The Receiver replies that the memories he will give Jonas are not just memories from his childhood. They are the memories of the entire world, going back through generations and generations of Receivers. The Receiver decides to transmit the memory of snow to him.
How does the Giver feel about transmitting the memories to Jonas?
Each memory that he transmits to Jonas gives him a sense of relief and lightens his emotional burden. The Giver elaborates on why he was exhausted after transferring the sled riding memory to Jonas and tells him that the memory was distant. The Giver feels lighter after giving his memory to Jonas.
How does the receiver transmit a memory to Jonas?
The Receiver decides to transmit the memory of snow to him. He instructs Jonas to take off his tunic and lie face-down on the bed. He then gives Jonas the memory of sunshine, and Jonas perceives the word for “sunshine” at the same time that he perceives the sensation of it.
How is The Giver influenced by his transfer of memories to Jonas?
The Giver is physically and emotionally influenced by the transfer of memories. The Giver feels exhausted after transferring the memories. He also feels relieved when Jonas receives difficult memories but feels guilty for hurting Jonas. The Giver also loses the ability to see in color and forgets past experiences.
How does the receiver transmit a Memory to Jonas?
Why was Jonas chosen as the receiver?
Jonas is selected to be the Receiver-in-Training because he has been observed by the elders, especially by the current Receiver of Memory, and has demonstrated that he has all of the qualities needed in order to be successful. Jonas will be set apart from his peers in order to be successful in his training.
Why does the giver sometimes send Jonas away?
Some days, The Giver sends Jonas away because The Giver is in too much pain to be able to train Jonas. Because The Giver must unload some of the pain that he carries, he shares memories of excruciating pain with Jonas. These painful memories, like the pleasurable memories, are lyrical.
How does the old receiver transmit a memory to Jonas and what memory does he give him first?
The very first memory the Receiver transmits to Jonas is the memory of snow. The Receiver asks Jonas to lie face down on the bed, and then he places his hands on Jonas’s back. Jonas relaxes as he is instructed to, and suddenly he feels the air change.
How does the giver change Jonas Life?
The Giver tells Jonas that just transmitting one memory lightens his load. He continues to give Jonas a variety of memories, both positive and negative. Jonas develops emotions, and learns to see and identify colors. His life completely changes.
How did Jonas’ life change after sending a memory to Gabriel?
He continues to give Jonas a variety of memories, both positive and negative. Jonas develops emotions, and learns to see and identify colors. His life completely changes. Jonas discovers that he has the ability to transmit memories as well as receive them when he accidentally sends a memory to Gabriel.
Why can’t Hannah see memories like Jonas?
Unlike Gabriel, she is not literally related to Jonas. They are not related by blood (they do not both have the same light colored eyes, which is a clue). For this reason, she will never be able to see the memories like Jonas can.
What is the role of the giver and the receiver of memory?
The Giver has all of the communities memories, given to him by his Giver. His job is to advise the community based on the past, because the community has chosen to ignore the past except for the memories. The Receiver of Memory protects the community from any strong emotions.