The Giver-Flashcard- Chapters 6-15

Front

What is the significance of the Receiver in the community?

Back

The Receiver holds all the memories of the past, allowing the community to maintain sameness and avoid the pain associated with those memories.

Front

Why can't everyone in the community share the pain and memories?

Back

It was decided the burden would not be shared.

Front

What does Jonas first see that indicates he is beginning to 'see beyond'?

Back

The color red.

Front

What is the role of the Giver?

Back

The Giver transmits memories of the past to the Receiver, helping them understand emotions and experiences that the community has chosen to forget.

Front

What happens to the memories of a failed Receiver?

Back

The memories afflicted members of the Community.

Front

How does Jonas feel about being the Receiver?

Back

He feels lonely, honored, and recognizes the pain associated with the role.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Giver'?

Back

The importance of memory and emotion in human experience.

Front

What does the community value over individual emotions?

Back

The community values sameness and conformity over individual emotions.

Front

What is the consequence of the community's choice to eliminate pain?

Back

The community also eliminates deep emotions, love, and joy.

Front

What does Jonas learn about love through his training?

Back

Jonas learns that love is a complex emotion that cannot be fully experienced without the pain of loss.