The Giver Chapters 13-15

Front

What is the role of the Receiver in the community?

Back

The Receiver is responsible for containing all the pain and knowledge of the community, allowing others to live without the burden of these memories.

Front

Why did the Elders decide against allowing birthmothers to have four children?

Back

The population had grown too large, leading to hunger and starvation.

Front

What color did Jonas wish Asher could see?

Back

Red

Front

Why does Jonas want to receive painful memories from The Giver?

Back

He wants to take some of the pain away from The Giver.

Front

What was the horrible memory that The Giver transferred to Jonas?

Back

An elephant killed for its tusks.

Front

What does the community sacrifice for the sake of sameness?

Back

The community sacrifices individuality, emotions, and the richness of human experience for the sake of sameness.

Front

How does Jonas's perception of color differ from that of the community?

Back

Jonas can see colors, while the community has chosen to eliminate color to maintain sameness.

Front

What is the significance of the pale eyes in the story?

Back

Pale eyes signify a difference from the norm and are associated with the ability to see beyond, such as Jonas and The Giver.

Front

What does Jonas learn about the concept of 'release'?

Back

Jonas learns that 'release' is actually a euphemism for euthanasia, which is a painful truth about his community.

Front

How does Jonas's understanding of emotions evolve throughout the chapters?

Back

Jonas begins to understand the depth and complexity of emotions, realizing that they are essential to the human experience.