The Giver- Chapter 4

Why don't people discuss accomplishments or successes in this society?

• No one is successful 

• No one is accomplished

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  It breaks the rule of "bragging"

What happens at the ceremony of 12 (the December ceremony)? 

• 12 year old's get their assignments based on their volunteer hours. 

• 12 year olds stop attending school and only work.

• It's a giant birthday party complete with cake and balloons.

Where is Jonas doing his volunteer hours currently? 

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  At the House of the Young

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  At the nursery

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  At the House of the Old

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  At the hatchery

What are "Tellings"?

• When people tell on other's when rules are broken.

• When they tell the life story of someone who has died.

• When people tell each other information in a formal setting.

Take an Educated Guess Based on What You Know About This Society so Far:

Why would Jonas and Larissa laugh and "hoot" about the idea of suggesting something to the committee? 

• Because the committee doesn't usually change rules because some people suggested it. 

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  Because they think it is just a silly idea.

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  Because they know if they suggest something to the committee, it will be respected and the rules will change.