The Giver Flashcard Chapters 1-6

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What is the significance of the number of new babies each year in the community?

Back

The community has a controlled population, with 50 new babies born each year, reflecting their emphasis on sameness and order.

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Why does the community discourage calling attention to differences?

Back

The community wants everyone to be the same to maintain harmony and prevent feelings of inadequacy or jealousy.

Front

What is the purpose of Jonas volunteering in multiple places?

Back

Jonas wants to experience many aspects of the community and understand different roles before making a choice for his future.

Front

What color are Jonas's eyes, and what does it symbolize?

Back

Jonas has pale eyes, which symbolize his uniqueness and ability to see beyond the community's conformity.

Front

What does 'release' mean in the context of the community?

Back

'Release' refers to the process of removing individuals from the community, which can be a punishment or a natural part of life for the elderly and new children.

Front

How does the community view individuality?

Back

The community suppresses individuality to ensure sameness and control, believing it leads to conflict and disorder.

Front

What role does memory play in the society depicted in 'The Giver'?

Back

Memory is suppressed in the society to avoid pain and suffering, but it is essential for understanding emotions and experiences.

Front

What is the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

The Ceremony of Twelve is a significant event where children are assigned their roles in the community, marking their transition into adulthood.

Front

How does Jonas's perception of the community change throughout the first six chapters?

Back

Jonas begins to see the flaws in the community's structure and the importance of emotions and choices as he learns more about the world.

Front

What does the term 'Sameness' refer to in the book?

Back

'Sameness' refers to the community's enforced uniformity, eliminating differences in appearance, emotions, and choices.