The Giver Chapter 6

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How does Jonas feel about Gabriel?

Back

Jonas feels a sense of care and connection towards Gabriel, as indicated by his thoughts about Gabriel's name being special.

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What does the Committee of Elders consider when organizing community members' lives?

Back

The Committee of Elders puts significant thought into the Matching of Spouses, sometimes taking months or years to approve a match.

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Why don't newchildren receive their names until the Ceremony of Ones?

Back

Newchildren are not named until the Ceremony of Ones because they may be labeled Inadequate and released if they do not meet certain criteria.

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What is the Murmur of Replacement?

Back

The Murmur of Replacement is when the Community repeats the name of a newchild who shares the name of a lost child until the lost child is replaced in everyone's minds.

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How does grouping people by age affect citizens' self-perception?

Back

Citizens see themselves as part of a group rather than as individuals.

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What does the term 'Inadequate' mean in the context of the community?

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Inadequate refers to newchildren who do not meet the community's standards and may be released.

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What is the significance of names in the community?

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Names hold importance as they represent identity and belonging within the community.

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How does the community handle the concept of loss?

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The community replaces lost individuals with newchildren and uses the Murmur of Replacement to help members forget the lost individual.

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What role does the Ceremony of Ones play in the community?

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The Ceremony of Ones is a significant event where newchildren are named and officially welcomed into the community.

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What does it mean to be 'released' in the community?

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Being released means being sent Elsewhere, which can happen to those who do not fit in or meet the community's standards.