Mostly, though,
he is treated with respect and treated no differently than anyone else
in the book. As a result of Sameness, everyone in the community follows very strict etiquette, and Jonas is not treated any differently.
How is Jonas friendly in the giver?
Jonas is thoughtful. Unlike others in his community, he does not just accept the way things are.
He is able to wonder and question
. This is important when he is faced with training as the Receiver of Memory, and learns that his community is not the perfect place he thought it was.
Is Jonas allowed to be rude in the giver?
Jonas’s rules in The Giver are to go immediately to the Annex after school and return home immediately after his training sessions.
Jonas is exempt from rules governing rudeness
and can ask any question to any member of the community. He is also prohibited from discussing his training with anyone or dream-telling.
What is Jonas best friend in the giver?
Jonas’s best friend.
Asher
is a fun-loving, hasty boy who usually speaks too fast, mixing up his words to the exasperation of his teachers and Jonas. He is assigned the position of Assistant Director of Recreation.
What do other people think about Jonas in the giver?
Jonas has
intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the Capacity to See Beyond
. According the community Elders, Jonas has the traits necessary to be the Receiver of Memory. They are unusual traits, especially in an eleven year old.
Why is Jonas allowed to lie?
When Jonas’s parents ask him if he understands, he lies and says he does. He lies
because he knows that they are the ones who do not understand
. Since no one in the community can experience real affection, or attachment, there is no way that they can understand love.
Which rule upsets Jonas most?
The rules regarding being exempt from rudeness and dream-telling do not bother him, and he has never even thought about applying for release. However,
rule number eight
, which gives Jonas the permission to lie, does disturb him.
Who is the giver’s wife?
| Rosemary | Fate Release | Appearances The Giver | Portrayed by Taylor Swift |
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How old is Fiona in the giver?
Fiona is
16
in the film, instead of 12. Since Larissa is taken out of The Giver movie, there is no longer a need for Fiona to be Caretaker of the Old, so she is a nurturer . Fiona is adapted to be a love interest for Jonas in the movie and assists him with his and Gabe’s escape.
Do Jonas and Kira get married?
Son. Jonas had retired from his position as Leader for the sake of his family, but was still revered by much of Village.
He and Kira were happily married
with two children named Annabelle and Matthew.
What is the giver’s real name?
The Giver’s
real name is never stated in the novel
. He used to be known as the Receiver of Memory, but now that he is transmitting memories to the next Receiver, Jonas, he is called the Giver.
Who does Jonas have a crush on?
Jonas is friends with
Fiona
because she is his age and she is nice to him. One day he volunteers with her at the House of Old. That night he dreamed about Fiona, and his parents explained it was his first Stirring. Stirrings are sexual feelings that come with the onset of puberty.
How old is Gabriel in the giver?
| Gabriel | Age Newborn (The Giver), 15 (Son) | Gender Male | Hair Golden Blonde | Allies Jonas |
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What was Jonas prohibited not allow from doing?
Jonas is also prohibited from
dream-telling, applying for release
, or applying for any medication (except for illnesses or injuries unrelated to his training). He cannot apply for release because his selection as the next Receiver of Memory is a rare honor and one he is required to accept.
What lie did Jonas tell his parents?
The first time Jonas lies, he tells his parents that
he understand that the word “love” is imprecise and should not be used in chapter 16
. When Jonas is chosen as Receiver of Memory, he gets a list of instructions.
What is the ultimate punishment in the giver?
Being “released”
is the ultimate punishment in this community.
