In fact, very little is sentimentalized: the Old are
treated like children and cared for by people with whom they might have had no relationship in their childhood or adulthood
. They are kept ignorant—as are most members of the community—about what happens when they are released from the society.
What is the punishment in the giver?
Being
selected Receiver of Memory
is a punishment to whoever is selected to be it. The reason why is that, is that you are exposed to new feelings like love, pain, etc. Jonas learned about that and learned about the lies told by the community of elders.
How are the old punished in the giver?
Yes,
the discipline wand is used
in the House of the Old. In chapter 12, Fiona tells Jonas this. She explains that she has a lot to learn in caring for the old, and one of the areas is “punishment for disobedience” with the discipline wand.
Why are the old punished for disobedience the giver?
Terms in this set (10) Infer why the Old are punished for disobedience and what the punishment says about the community’s culture.
It shows that they want everyone to be the same.
What happens to the old in the giver?
The Old.
The ones whose lives in the community are finished
, are released after a special ceremony honoring their lives. The old ones, at the House of the Old, are able to watch the ceremony, but they do not get to see the departure, as they believe the old ones are sent to another place.
What happens if you break the rules in the giver?
In regards to breaking the rules of the community,
each citizen is publicly chastised for their disobedience and is released following their third transgression
. After breaking the rules three times, a citizen loses their life.
What rules did Jonas break?
The first rule Jonas
breaks is leaving his dwelling at night
; the second rule he breaks is robbing the community of food; the third is when he steals his father’s bike. The “fourth” rule is this: “And he had taken Gabriel, too” (Lowry 207-208). You just studied 4 terms!
Why does Jonas wish the giver could be his grandparent?
Jonas wishes The Giver could be his grandparent. It is biologically possible since they both have pale eyes which is
rare in the community
. What does Jonas admit to Gabriel? Jonas admits that he wants the community to change so taht citizens can experience love and colors.
What is the giver’s favorite memory?
The Giver’s favorite memory is
a family gathering together to celebrate Christmas
. The Giver shares this memory with Jonas in chapter 16, and Jonas experiences the feeling of love for the first time as the extended family opens their presents together.
How old is Lily in the giver?
Lily is
seven years old
at the beginning of the novel. She joins the eight-year-olds when her brother Jonas becomes twelve.
Why was Caleb lost in the giver?
In Lois Lowry
Did Larissa know exactly where Roberto?
Did Larissa know exactly where Roberto or anyone else went when they were released?
No, she did not.
Why did the father bring Gabe home in the giver?
He talks about his concern for a newchild who is sick and may be released soon. His name is Gabriel. He says he may bring the baby home,
since it needs extra attention
, especially at night.
What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?
He says that the strongest feeling in his dream had been
“the wanting.
” Jonas is strangely embarrassed as he shares his dream with his family, but must abide by the rule of telling all of a dream.
